Boston Rare Maps specializes in rare, important, and unusual antique maps depicting all periods of American history. We serve advanced private collectors and institutional map collections, as well as those seeking just a few special pieces for themselves or as gifts to clients, friends or family. We are proud of our reputation for offering extraordinary material presented with scholarly rigor and a high level of client service.

Boston Rare Maps was established in 2002 by Michael Buehler, a long-time collector of rare maps and historical prints. A specialist in the field, he has published articles on early American mapmaking, acted as guest curator of map exhibitions at the Harvard Map Collection and the Leventhal Map Center of the Boston Public Library, and is a regular public speaker. His credentials include speaking engagements at the American Antiquarian Society, American Historical Print Collectors Society, Boston Map Society, Historic Deerfield, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, New York Map Society, New York Public Library and numerous local historical societies.

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Michael is a member of the American Antiquarian Society, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.