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Antique Maps of American regions and states
These maps were published as plates in Letts & Son's Letts's popular atlas, being a series of maps delineating the whole surface of the globe, with many special and original features; and a copious index of 23,000 names.
The atlas was published by Letts, Son & Co., Limited
(London, 1884)
Overall sheet size of these maps varies somewhat according to trimming, but generally the page is about 12 7/8 x 16 1/2 (32.5 x 42 cm)
The opposite side of paper is blank.
Edge and corner wear and short tears around the perimeter are common. Any major flaws will be mentioned below. Please have a look at the enlargements by clicking on the smaller images below.
Guaranteed authentic, original chromolithographs – 135 years old
PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DIGITAL DARVILL'S WATERMARK IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL PRINT.
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-1
UNITED STATES (northeastern U.S.)
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 12 7/8 x 16 1/2 inches (32.5 x 42 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: SMUDGE AT BOTTOM, CREASE UPPER RIGHT CORNER
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-2
UNITED STATES (western U.S.)
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 15 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches (40 x 35 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: TRIMMED BOTTOM MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-3
UNITED STATES (eastern U.S.)
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 12 7/8 x 16 1/2 inches (32.5 x 42 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: NARROW LEFT MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-4
UNITED STATES (west) & MEXICO (north)
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 x 13 1/4 inches (40 x 33.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: NARROW BOTTOM MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-5
MEXICO (south) & CENTRAL AMERICA
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 x 14 inches (40 x 35.3 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES:
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-6
[Lake Michigan region]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 15 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches (40 x 34.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: ACIDIC TAPE WAS USED ON TEARS ON THE BACK, WHICH IS BLEEDING THROUGH TO THE FRONT
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$15
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-7
[Northeast Atlantic coast]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 13 3/4 x 17 inches (35 x 43.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: NARROW LEFT MARGIN, LIGHT DISCOLORATION AT TOP
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-8
[Ohio, with parts of Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 13 3/8 x 15 3/4 inches (34 x 40 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES:
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-9
[Illinois, with parts of Iowa, Missouri and Virginia]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 15 x 13 1/2 inches (38 x 34 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: TEAR AT TOP TO RIGHT OF FOLD, NARROW TOP MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-10
[parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 x 14 inches (40.7 x 35.6 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: TEAR AT TOP TO RIGHT OF FOLD, NARROW TOP MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-11
[Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, with part of West Virginia]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 13 3/8 at widest point x 16 3/16 inches (34 at widest point x 41 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: UNEVEN RIGHT MARGIN, SOME LIGHT FOXING
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-12
[Georgia, with parts of Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 12 3/4 x 17 1/4 inches (32.4 x 43.6 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: SOME DISCOLORATION AT TOP, EDGE TEARS
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-13
[parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 1/4 x 13 inches (41 x 33 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES:
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-14
[Missouri, parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches (41 x 34.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: UNEVEN TRIM, PAPER LOSS LOWER RIGHT CORNER, SPLIT AT BOTTOM FOLD
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-15
[parts of California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 15 7/8 x 13 1/2 inches (40.5 x 34.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: UNEVEN TRIM, PAPER LOSS LOWER RIGHT CORNER
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-16
[parts of southeast Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 15 7/8 x 13 1/2 inches (40.5 x 34.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES:
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$40
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-17
[parts of southwest Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, blank northern Mexico]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches (41 x 35 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: STABILIZED TEAR AT TOP, NARROW TOP MARGIN
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
$30
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DARVILL'S DIGITAL WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE ACTUAL ANTIQUE PRINT)
REF-18
[parts of southern California (San Diego County), southwest Arizona, with blank Baja California]
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co. Limited
(1884)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 1/8 x 13 5/8 inches (41 x 34.5 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES: NUMEROUS STABILIZED TEARS, PAPER LOSS LOWER RIGHT MARGIN, FAINT "PINCH" ALONG CENTER FOLD
Edge/corner wear and short tears are common with this publication – please examine provided enlargement for any condition issues
![antique maps [parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky]](images/Antique maps of American Regions and States Letts 1884/middle-southern-states-antique-map.jpg)
![antique map of [Missouri, parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana]](images/Antique maps of American Regions and States Letts 1884/antique-map-midwest-us-missouri-indian-territory.jpg)
