The Antique Maps, Charts, & Prints Shop on Cape Cod
We offer a worldwide selection of antique maps, charts, and prints with a special focus on the Northeast including many town maps for New England and New York. We have a fantastic selection of Cape Cod maps including Cape Cod town maps.
A selection of reproductions are also available, as well as framing, appraisals, and more!
1409 Main St, Chatham, MA. Open 10-5 Monday through Saturday and 12-5 on Sundays. Also available at other times by appointment.
We made a map of Maps of Antiquity! Maps are intended to inform people in some way, so we thought it was a perfect medium to inform our customers of all the different items we have and where to find what you are interested in! We plan to have these maps available to customers in the store. Which bin would you look through first? I have to admit, Bin 7 is a personal favorite!
Our customers often marvel at the many different maps we have in our store, and as we chat with them, they ask lots of questions. Here are some of the most common questions we hear!
The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) was founded in London in 1826 with the object of publishing information to people who were unable to obtain formal teaching or who preferred self-education.
Almost all maps on the market today were produced since the invention of the printing press. Printing methods such as copper plate engraving, steel engraving or lithography were used. These hand-printing methods require the skilled hands of craftsmen. Only artists would use such time consuming methods for printing today. Therefore old maps are beautiful, decorative works of art that are suitable for framing. Remember that printmakers must to create the image backward so that it will be correct when it is printed on paper!
They do beautiful framing of maps, puzzles and all things needing an edge! We trust their expertise in helping us select the perfect frame. Thank you and congratulations!
-Lucy K. (Facebook comment)
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I love this shop and always look forward to coming in and planning out my next map purchase. My family and I have shopped here for years and each piece is so special. Last year, I was not in the area and I had to call them and make a custom order for a wedding gift. Shoutout to Perri for discussing all of the details with me over the phone and making great suggestions. It came out beautiful!
Caitlin F. (Google review)
If you're a map fan, you need to check this place out. Large selection of whatever maps you may be searching for - from a Cape Cod map as eye candy for your cottage/beach house to rare, old, authentic maps of faraway lands - Maps of Antiquity has it all!
The owner is an expert in costal ecosystems in Cape Cod, and also has a keen eye for excellent maps. We bought a couple of late 1800's maps of the Maghreb last year, and while we didn't purchase them, there were some excellent specimens from the Persian Gulf dating back to the early 19th century on our last visit. If you know maps, you'll know that these are indeed rare finds.
Prices are fair, authenticity is guaranteed, and service is phenomenal. Set your navigation app & ogle some real maps!
Dave P. (Google review)
Very Easy! The map was exactly what I saw online! I love finding history of my home. A different view. Wrapped for shipping against any weather.
-Kay S. (Google Review)
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Never visited in person but this store is an online-shopping paradise. (I hope to visit someday.) Endless inventory of fascinating historic maps, prints, charts, you name it. Irresistible for those of us who know what a unique, thoughtful gift these items make. Most affordable antiques you can find! Service is extraordinary, everything carefully packaged and delivered super fast. Warning: browsing is addictive. Set aside plenty of time.
Bill S. (Tripadvisor review)
COME FOR THE MAPS, STAY FOR THE OLDE CAPE COD CHARM
As many of our clients know, the fully restored 18th-century structure that houses Maps of Antiquity also offers three cozy, affordable guest rooms. Summer is on the horizon on Cape Cod, so secure your reservations today! We're so pleased to be able to offer map-enthusiasts from out of town a place to hang their hats, and we hope to see you this season. Our rooms are available all year 'round and each season offers many unique delights!
