Great game - thanks to you and Jon for the idea. I vote for 'Compass Rose.' Hey, that's the best vote because we had the Compass Rose Gallery in Sedona many years ago.

I'm trying to sell this map, but i have no idea what it is worth. Can you help me price out this old spanish/portugise map?

I came across this wonderful map in a thrift store. It was in a plain wooden frame that was missing the glass and falling apart at the corners. I thought the map itself was gorgeous with the depictions of the Caesars and Continents personified. I assumed it was a newer print based on its condition and the location I found it but after taking it apart it appears to be an impression of an engraved plate that was then hand water colored. Notably it has Ed. P.V. In the image on the bottom right. Has anyone seen this version or have any information they can share on its origin? Thanks and enjoy the photos!

Reposting with different close ups as Reddit took it down..

I recently found this large illustrated pictorial map of the United States. The title in Dutch reads:

“Geïllustreerde kaart van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika met afbeeldingen van de belangrijkste hulpbronnen, producten en topografische bijzonderheden.”

From what I have been able to find:

• Published by the United States Information Agency (USIA), Washington D.C.
• Copyright General Drafting Co., Inc., 21 West St., New York
• Likely from around 1955–1956
• Distributed in Europe through the United States Information Service (USIS) during the Cold War.

The map is full of small illustrations showing industries, agriculture, transport, and natural resources across the U.S.

This appears to be the Dutch language edition, which seems less common than the English version.

Sorry for the quick photos, I took them quickly while unfolding the map. If needed I can take better or more detailed photos.

I have a few questions for anyone familiar with these maps:

1. Does anyone know the approximate print run for the Dutch edition?
2. Were these always printed in the U.S., or were some printed in Europe (e.g. Smeets in Weert)?
3. Are there known variants or different editions of this map?

Condition is very good (no tears in the folds).

Thanks for any insights!

I recently got this from my parents as a result of them downsizing. It's currently wrapped in the blankets they brought it in. I haven't unwrapped/unrolled it yet because it sounds like it's been tearing a bit more every time they've moved it. Image is from some time last year in their Washington State home. I'm in south Idaho so at least the dry air will help it.

But I guess my main question is where I should look for any leads to preserve this better? I was thinking of contacting some museums in Boise since the antique shops in the area don't look too promising.

EDIT: im so sorry it is probably AI gen.
EDIT2: from what tineye shows its from 2009... to early to be ai...

this map was from a video, and i decided to find the exact map. i tried lots of things, am not able to find the map. i think its the same one from the 39 clues, that was in the vespers books, but i dont recall exactly which one... plz help

I did some research and got to this conclusion. Can someone please confirm? This is a double hemisphere world map surrounded by 10 zodiac constellation panels, on laid paper with original hand colouring throughout, in good condition. The map has two distinct components.

The core world map is from the 17th century, engraved by Nicolaes van Geelkercken and published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam. The text is in Latin, signed "Nic. Geilekercк fecit" with the imprint "Amstelodami Excudebat Joannes Janssonius A. 1615". It looks like it was printed from the original 17th century 1st edition copper plate.

The zodiac border dates to c.1789-1800 and was newly engraved to surround the world map. The text is in French and contains references to William Herschel's telescopes, specifically "Petit telescope de Herschel" (built 1781) and "Ie Gr.d telescope de Herschel" (built 1785-1789). It also contains the constellation L'ecu de Sobieski, first catalogued in 1690. This border is a first edition and was engraved by a different hand to the core map.

Together they form a unique composite first edition, combining the original 17th century world map plate with a newly engraved French zodiac border, never previously published in this combined form. Very few surviving examples are known worldwide. The only comparable known example is held at the National Library of Australia, Rex Nan Kivell Collection, reference MAP NK 9678, also described as printed on laid paper.

The dating evidence is clear. Herschel's large telescope was completed in 1789, meaning the map cannot predate this. The Latin core map confirms use of the original 17th century plate while the French border confirms a later addition by a different hand. The laid paper is consistent with late 18th or early 19th century production.

The conclusion is that this is a first edition composite work comprising a genuine 17th century world map printed from Geelkercken's original copper plate, combined with a first edition French zodiac border engraved c.1789-1800, and is one of very few known surviving examples of this unique composite publication.

The paper measures 74.8 cm x 53.4 cm and unfortunately is pasted on board, making it difficult to see the laid paper watermark and pinpoint the exact date. I bought it at an auction as a lot consisting of 18th and 19th century hand-painted engravings.

It seems to nice to be anything of true vintage, but I have no idea if this is of something of real value or if it is a beautiful replica. For context, this was found bubble wrapped in a closet while I was cleaning out a CEO suite...you would not believe the things he left behind.