Boston Rare MapsSpecializing in antique American maps & prints
I am pleased to announce that Boston Rare Maps will exhibit March 16–17 at the 39th annual Ephemera Fair in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Fair is a highlight of the Ephemera Society’s Annual Conference, which this year examines the theme Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience. In collaboration with Seth Kaller, Inc. and University Archives, we will be hosting “National […]
This article is the first in a series describing some key themes and important milestones in the early mapping of Massachusetts. Though most of the information may be found in other sources, to our knowledge this is the first time such a synthesis has been attempted. Before “Massachusetts”In 1548 Giacomo Gastaldi issued Tierra Nueva, the first regional […]
Antique maps may sustain many forms of damage over the years, some of which can be easily overlooked in the excitement surrounding a purchase. So it is important for collectors to understand issues related to map condition and exercise care with each acquisition. Types of condition problemCondition flaws may be categorized somewhat arbitrarily as either […]
From 1794 to 1890, an ever-shifting coalition of state legislators, town select board members, surveyors, scientists, entrepreneurs and even ultimately the Federal government placed Massachusetts at the head of American mapmaking. There is no one explanation for Massachusetts’ cartographic leadership, but there are some underlying factors: A robust scientific community, an activist state government, the New England […]
I am pleased to announce that Boston Rare Maps will exhibit in Booth A6 at this week’s New York Antiquarian Book Fair, along with no fewer than 12 other dealers specializing in maps and atlases. Click below for a printable map of the Fair highlighting our locations. The Fair will run this Thursday March 8 through Sunday March 11 […]
I am pleased to announce that Boston Rare Maps will be exhibiting at the 25th Annual Miami International Map Fair on February 3-4, 2018. The Fair will be held at the HistoryMiami Museum on 101 West Flagler Street. More than 30 leading map dealers from the United States, Canada and Europe will be in attendance, making it the […]
I am pleased to announce that Boston Rare Maps will be exhibiting at the inaugural San Francisco Map Fair on September 15-17, 2017. The Fair will be held at San Francisco’s landmark Regency Center at 1290 Sutter Street. Many of America’s leading map dealers will be in attendance, a Cocktail Reception and Preview will be held on Friday […]
I am delighted to announce “The Art of Politics,” a new catalog issued in collaboration with our friends at The Old Print Shop. The catalog celebrates this election year by examining the political history of the United States as seen through printed images. We describe some 60 printed objects, give brief histories of the political figures involved, […]
Boston Rare Maps will be exhibiting once again at the Brooklyn Book Fair, to be held September 9-11 at the Brooklyn Expo Center, at 79 Franklin Street in Greenpoint. Last year was a huge success, as demonstrated by the block-long line at the opening and the rave reviews, and this year should be better still. Irrepressible promoter […]
Boston Rare Maps will exhibit once again at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, taking place April 7-10, 2016 at the Park Avenue Armory between 66th and 67th Streets. Map, print and book lovers will find a treasure trove at the Fair. Over 200 American and international dealers will exhibit, bringing a vast selection of maps, […]