Maps & Atlases

If you could turn the clock back and see the world as it once was, imagine seeing how it used to look then. You can explore the world of the past through the intricate lines and artistic details of vintage maps and atlases. Besides expressing geographical knowledge, these masterpieces express artistic, cultural, and scientific developments that have shaped history over the centuries. These maps, which are often superbly illustrated, are regarded today as valuable works of art. There is something unique about each vintage map, whether it is a USGS map that shows the layout in a specific period or a territorial map showing a world that is radically different. Featuring maps from the 15th to the 19th century, Bidsquare offers a remarkable range of antique maps for sale. A wide selection of old maps and atlases, including those from the baroque and renaissance periods, can be found in our collection. We have a large collection of antique maps, antique atlases, including original, and rare ones, available online, including sea charts, maps of towns and cities, star charts, wine maps, botanical prints, military maps, and campaign plans, and engraved topographical views from the 17th through the 20th centuries. 

Featuring more than 80,000 original old maps and antique art prints from all over the world, our online collection offers an array of options for sale. Maps and prints we feature are original historic maps and prints, not replicas. Several renowned cartographers are represented in our map auctions, including Ortelius, Visscher, Henricus Hondius, Verbiest, Mercator, Gerardus Mercator, Blaeu, John Speed, Mauro, Munster, Joan Blaeu, Gastaldi, and Huang, among others. If you are looking to buy old maps, you have found the right place - we have the widest selection of antique maps for sale, ranging from cheap vintage maps to rare antique maps. You can build a collection on almost any theme, maps on playing cards, maps of New York (or any other city), anamorphic and allegorical maps, miniature maps, maps with geographical errors, and other cartographic materials. Regardless of your setting, there is a historical projection that is perfect for you. We have curated a selection of antique and vintage maps as well as vintage atlases that are sure to complement any office décor and satisfy the curiosity of those who enjoy the exploration era maps.