Collins — Historic Map of North America & the Atlantic Ocean (1898)

A snapshot of a hemisphere at the turn of the century, rendered with clarity and restraint. Taken from The Citizen’s Atlas and published in 1898 (mapping by John Bartholomew & Co. Ltd. for Collins), this sheet is divided into two companion maps:

• Left panel: North America—the United States of forty-five states, the Dominion of Canada (British), Mexico, Central America, and Greenland.

• Right panel: the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the international trade routes that bound the Americas to Europe and Africa.

Clean, legible cartography sets out boundaries, principal towns, routes, and coastlines—equally rewarding from across the room and at close study.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a primary window onto late-nineteenth-century geopolitics and commerce. The two-panel design captures both continental shape and the sea lanes that animated it. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, and collectors, it pairs powerfully with modern political and physical maps for then-and-now comparison.

Hang it in libraries, classrooms, studios, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and labels.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord provide a polished, ready-to-hang presentation—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Era-True Snapshot: North America’s late-1890s borders and the Atlantic’s busy trade lanes.
✔ Two-in-One Perspective: Continental detail plus the oceanic networks that shaped it.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Context Builder: Pair with modern maps to trace statehood, borders, and shifting sea routes.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring a hemispheric story into focus. Order the Historic Map of North America & the Atlantic Ocean (1898) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.