{"title":"City Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003eCity plans have been made for as long as cities needed to be understood, taxed, defended, or sold to newcomers. The most interesting examples come from the 17th through early 20th centuries, when cartographers balanced genuine surveying precision with engraving and printing craft that made the results worth framing. A good city plan from this era reads as both document and portrait, capturing a place at a specific moment in its history. The period originals shown here span that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1895-germany-leipzig-city-plan-antique-map","title":"Leipzig, Germany- Antique Map","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeipzig, Germany is a city that has been shaped by the past. Founded in 1165 and once known as Lipsia (after its conquered Italian namesake), it was one of Europe's largest cities during medieval times before being destroyed in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThanks to extensive restoration efforts, this modern-day gem now stands out with incredible architecture from over three centuries ago. This architecture includes Renaissance buildings such as the Church of Saint Nicholas, or Baroque landmarks like St Peter’s Church – all set against an industrial backdrop following German reunification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted for the 14th edition of the German lexicon Brockhaus-Konversations. Published in Leipzig, Germany in 1895. (Note: This map was printed in it's hometown!) Perfect for your home or office. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\" x 11.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age appropriate wear. Original centerfold present. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Minor wear around the edges and in some prints. Print has original centerfold. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39402922868851,"sku":"AP1396","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/products\/2021-08-02-11-33-11-01_3.jpg?v=1628587512"},{"product_id":"copy-of-bat-engraving","title":"Marseille, France- Antique City Plan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chromolithographed city plan of Marseille captures France's great Mediterranean port at the height of its colonial-era prosperity. Produced by the renowned F.A. 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The map represents the peak of German encyclopedic cartography and offers a fascinating window into Marseille before the dramatic changes of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\" x 6.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40953754714227,"sku":"MP2428","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_48d42ec3-f847-4a50-a1fd-0107ff4c56e0.jpg?v=1787089964"},{"product_id":"paris-map","title":"Principal Buildings in Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable pictorial map captures Paris at one of the most dramatic moments in its history: the Siege of 1870-1871, when Prussian forces surrounded the French capital for over four months. The detailed bird's-eye view shows the city encircled by its defensive fortifications, with the ring of outer forts clearly marked and illustrated with small vignette views. From Fort de Nogent in the east to Mont Valérien in the west, each defensive position is depicted both cartographically and pictorially.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe map demonstrates the sophisticated cartographic techniques of the period, combining precise geographic information with architectural illustration. Major landmarks within Paris are shown in elevated perspective, allowing viewers to identify Notre-Dame, the Panthéon, and other principal buildings. The Seine winds through the composition, with the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes flanking the city. Railway lines, crucial for both supply and military movement, radiate outward from the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in English for British or American audiences, this map would have helped readers follow the daily dispatches from the besieged city that filled newspapers throughout the Western world. A significant document from a pivotal moment when the Second Empire fell and modern France was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.0\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Condition: Age-appropriate wear. Original centerfold present. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understandingof the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42409362456691,"sku":"MP5050","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-4184-research-detail-paris-m-Dj2FVcuLpDdOdvQR7L9rOgwci3FhLr.jpg?v=1776368575"},{"product_id":"9-crams-atlas","title":"Detroit, Michigan, Cram's Atlas","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge F. Cram, a leading cartographer in the late 19th century, made a lasting impact on the world of mapmaking. Cram’s maps were known for their precision and accuracy, offering a clear and detailed view of the world as it was understood at the time. His work was highly respected, and his atlases became an essential resource for educators, businesses, and government officials alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1889 maps in this collection feature both national and international regions, highlighting areas from across the globe. What makes these maps so intriguing is how they capture territories and borders that have since changed—whether due to shifting political boundaries, evolving countries, or new national borders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwning one of these maps is like holding a historical document that reflects a world in flux, making them a unique and valuable piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0\" x 14.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some prints may be printed off center or have uneven borders. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of overall condition. Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42802048041075,"sku":"MP5659","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/crams-9.jpg?v=1738095874"},{"product_id":"23-atlas-of-the-world","title":"Detroit, City Plan- Atlas of the World","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"82j6b-0-0\" data-editor=\"2fdma\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"82j6b-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"82j6b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eFounded in 1793 by dictionary legend Noah Webster, The New York Commercial Advertiser was Manhattan’s trusted evening read for more than a century. Keen to reward its loyal subscribers in 1903, the paper teamed up with cartography heavyweight Rand McNally to send out a brand-new New Atlas of the World for every subscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"82j6b-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"82j6b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"29m7t-0-0\" data-editor=\"2fdma\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"29m7t-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"29m7t-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eEach map captured the freshest borders, booming rail lines, and headline natural wonders of the early twentieth century. Rand McNally even added its clever Ready Reference Marginal Index, a tidy grid of letters and numbers that lets readers locate any river, hamlet, or mountain in seconds, no magnifying glass required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"29m7t-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"29m7t-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"tv0n-0-0\" data-editor=\"2fdma\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"tv0n-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"tv0n-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003ePlot your hometown, trace the vanished rail lines, and feel the thrill of a 120-year-old map that still sparks your wanderlust!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.25\" x 11.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231443910771,"sku":"MP6621-23-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/MAP23_0c9b0b07-fce1-4a87-a3c8-1aec1e3f84ed.jpg?v=1753990763"},{"product_id":"14-atlas-of-the-world","title":"Minneapolis, City Plan- Atlas of the World","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1793 by dictionary legend Noah Webster, The New York Commercial Advertiser was Manhattan’s trusted evening read for more than a century. Keen to reward its loyal subscribers in 1903, the paper teamed up with cartography heavyweight Rand McNally to send out a brand-new New Atlas of the World for every subscription. Each map captured the freshest borders, booming rail lines, and headline natural wonders of the early twentieth century. Rand McNally even added its clever Ready Reference Marginal Index, a tidy grid of letters and numbers that lets readers locate any river, hamlet, or mountain in seconds, no magnifying glass required. Plot your hometown, trace the vanished rail lines, and feel the thrill of a 120-year-old map that still sparks your wanderlust!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.25\" x 11.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231445450867,"sku":"MP6621-14-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/map14_3fc39ea9-0e78-4141-8eaf-4490701fb29b.jpg?v=1753990798"},{"product_id":"arras-map-1643","title":"Map of Arras, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable 17th century etching presents a bird's eye view of Arras, the strategically vital city in northern France that was hotly contested during the wars of Louis XIV. Created for Count Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato's 'Theatre of Belgium,' published in Frankfurt in 1683, the map reveals the sophisticated star-shaped fortifications that made Arras one of the most formidable strongholds in the Spanish Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition beautifully illustrates the city's unique double configuration: two separately fortified areas, the Cité and the Ville, connected by a narrow defended passage. The angular bastions, ravelins, and defensive works represent the cutting edge of military engineering in an age when siege warfare dominated European conflicts. The Scarpe River flows along the northern edge, adding another layer of natural defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of Baroque military cartography, this plate combines scientific precision with artistic elegance. The careful hatching, italic script, and measured proportions reflect the mapmaker's dual role as both military strategist and visual artist. A compelling piece for collectors of antique maps, military history, or French regional heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 17.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. 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Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44178215501939,"sku":"MP6792","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2025-12-26-15-08-36-01.jpg?v=1766792442"},{"product_id":"ministry-of-railways-japan-1","title":"Tokushima Prefecture, Japan Ministry of Railways","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis detailed transportation map of Tokushima Prefecture represents a fascinating intersection of Japanese cartography and imperial celebration. Published by the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun in May 1924, the map commemorates the wedding of Crown Prince Hirohito (the future Emperor Shōwa) to Princess Nagako, one of the most significant royal events of the Taishō period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map showcases the sophisticated cartographic techniques of early twentieth century Japan, with careful topographic rendering showing Shikoku's mountainous terrain in graduated green tones. Red lines trace the expanding rail network and road systems that were transforming Japanese infrastructure during this era of rapid modernization. The composition includes valuable inset maps: a detailed street plan of Tokushima City and a regional overview showing Shikoku's position relative to the main islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs both a functional reference document and an imperial commemorative, this map bridges utilitarian cartography with ceremonial publishing. A distinctive example of Taishō-era Japanese printing that captures a pivotal moment in modern Japanese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 30.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44902835388531,"sku":"MP7517","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_cdd943bf-d3e2-4afb-89ef-65a88360d8a7.jpg?v=1777400535"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/collections\/city-plans.oembed?page=4","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}