Danuin Mumm asked:


Antique world map collectors are a group of people that have an interest in seeing the world as it has changed over ages.  Antique collectors are not only interested in watching history evolve through maps, but the quality of map making, as well.  Many map collectors also have an interest in historic military and cartography.

Maps have been used to help with the discovery and colonization of the world.  Antique world maps were often beautifully painted and made.  Historical map artists were very talented at drawing and painting landscapes with perfect detail.  Historic maps have evolved from the days of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, to Native American tribe territory drawings, and to the European drawings of their naval discoveries. 

Since then, historic maps have been drawing detailing the colonization of the United States of America.  Not only did the Native Americans draw maps of their tribes throughout the ages, but immigrants have been drawing detailed maps of boundaries and territories from the time they begin coming over here, throughout the Revolutionary, Mexican, and Civil Wars, to where we are today.

Because of these maps, many of us today are able to study the world as it was for our ancestors.  There are some who now collect historic maps to help them with genealogy projects.  Historic maps used along with old census records makes it easy to track our ancestors’ moments over the years.  No matter what continent our ancestors originated from, genealogy maps gives us the ability to trace their footsteps all across the globe!  Those of us with Native American ancestry can follow them as they moved all around North and South America over the centuries.

The market for antique world maps is increasing with new buyers every year.  The excitement that historical and genealogy maps give us, for whatever reason(s), is spreading to others.  Historic maps truly give us an insight to not only our own family heritage, but the entire world’s.



Marilyn

Danuin Mumm asked:


Have you ever wondered what the world was like when your ancestors lived?  Thanks to genealogy maps, you can!  No matter where in the world your ancestors existed, there are historical maps detailing the land as it was during those times.  Whether you’re a lover of history, a student, or a genealogist, you will be fascinated over ancient maps.

There were historic maps drawn during every year of recorded history.  The ancients did a great job drawing detailed maps with what limited resource they had.  There are literally thousands of historic maps that are still available for us today.  Not only can we read about history, but ancient world maps give us the opportunity to actually *see* history! 

Imagine seeing the world as the ancient Romans saw it.  Yes, it’s possible to see the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through historic maps!  It’s also possible to watch how America changed over the course of the Civil War.  Civil War maps were updated every day during the war.  There are even historic maps showing the location of many Native American tribes over the centuries!

No matter how far back into the past you’d like to go, you’ll be able to find a historic map dating back to that time.  Some of them even go back to 500 BC!

Modern technology gives us the opportunity to make exact copies of ancient maps. Replicas still have the look and feel of antique world maps.  You can collect physical copies of the historic maps, as well as download them. 

You can also buy them as gifts for family members.  If you have a genealogy freak or history buff in your family, antique world maps would be a perfect gift for them!  You can give them a chance to see the world through the eyes of their ancestors.  Allow them to see the immigration routes that their ancestors took, exactly as they took them.   Historic world maps are truly ideal gifts for anyone who is interested in either their own family history, or world history in general. 



Lois

Danuin Mumm asked:


If you’re trying to complete your family tree, you may find genealogy maps to be helpful.  Maps are great tools to use for genealogy research.  They can provide details and clues about where your ancestors lived. 

Historic maps can show how every bit of land has changed over centuries.  If you have gathered enough facts about your family history from researching census records, birth certificates, death certificates, etc., it’s time to turn to the maps!  Old, historic maps can come in handy, since they show how the world has changed over the years.  All types of land, ranging from entire countries to small towns, have changed over the centuries.  Historic maps show these changes.

If you know the name(s) of the town(s) your ancestors lived, you can look the places up on historic maps.  Even if those towns have new names name, you can pinpoint their exact location on the maps.  You can find copies of these maps at your local library, or you could even look them up on the Internet!

Using the Internet to help with genealogic work is great.  Some genealogy sites will allow you to download software so you can view historic maps, and others will actually sell you real copies of the maps!  If you want to do genealogy research the old fashioned way, you should consider ordering vintage maps!

Wouldn’t it be nice to see how the world has changed through the centuries?  You can compare the world you now see with your own eyes to how all of your ancestors saw it.  Towns and cities that you’re now familiar with may have changed a great deal through the ages.  Historic maps allow you to see these changes in full detail.  What was the name of your town 200 years ago?  What about 500 years ago?  Was your town even really a town then?  Historic maps will show you the answer!



Hazel