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What's Going On . . . 

People from all around the world buy maps and prints from us, mainly having already discovered our etsy store or eBay shop.  All the maps and prints available are original works, many with fine hand colour from the 16th to 19th centuries. 

The Offer . . . 

Maps

A selection of 16th to 19th century engraved Maps are available.  All original works as first produced on either hand made 'laid' paper or later 'wove' paper. Selected works are finished with fine hand colour. 

Prints

17th to 19th century woodcut, copperplate and steelplate engravings, lithotints, aquatints, photogravure and later half-tone prints to name a few. Various works and views on all sorts of topics from History to Humour and everything in between.

Antiques

Looking for a "ready to hang" piece of wall art as a gift or for that special wall space in your home or office? This selection of works are all original as first published. Many with delicate hand colour and already mounted and hand framed. These items can be shipped quickly to any UK destination.

Reprints

Our reprints are taken from original antique maps or prints. A restored edition has been beautiful finished in hand colour sympathetic to the period. Now greatly enhanced this provides a visually striking work. This is republished on fine art acid free Museum Heritage 310 gsm paper. The limited edition work is not available from any other map or print dealer worldwide and is perfect for mount, framing and wall display.

The Colourist

If you want unique hand coloured prints please get in touch. For more info about "hand colour" click the link: "The Colourist"  If you're looking for something more bespoke drop Kevin an email . . . Details below. 

Back Story - Kevin J. Ryan

Coming from a creative background  I've been a passionate collector of antique maps and decorative prints for many years.  I love to share my passion for maps and prints with others. 

Creating focused work as a colourist I find extremely relaxing, even therapeutic, this along with now having many happy customers from around the world makes it all very worthwhile and rewarding.

Send me an email if you need any help or have a question. Use the email at the bottom of this page . . . 

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