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We specialize in fine, rare and original antique maps, charts, globes, atlases and vintage graphics

In each quarterly sale we feature authentic antique maps and charts from all parts of the world, globes, atlases, vintage graphics, medival manuscripts and cartographic references books. We have built an unparalleled reputation in the map collecting community by providing expertise and scholarship on each lot offered. Since 1977 Old World Auctions is the place to buy and sell antique maps with confidence.

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See details of antique map "Eldridge's Map of Martha's Vineyard" by George Eldridge from circa 1892

Lot 345 - Eldridge's Map of Martha's Vineyard, George Eldridge, 1892

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Auction 128 is Closed

Thanks to everyone for your participation in Auction 128 - we hope you enjoyed the auction and found something to add to your collection!

What did I win? Click here to view your Bidding Status or Invoice page. Immediately following the auction we coordinate with our consignors to identify items with bids near their reserve. Any items accepted at the current under-reserve bid will be changed to sold. Please note that any items not making reserve are immediately available for purchase by any bidder at the reserve price.

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Our Next Auction: Auction 129 is scheduled to close on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. The catalog will be on the website about two weeks before this date. Consignments are due 2-1/2 months earlier.
Old World Auctions is a mail/internet auction only - we do not have a floor auction. Our customers and bidders include dealers, collectors, museums, libraries, designers, decorators, and genealogists as well as people simply looking for an antique map of their state, country or the world. We hope you will join us.