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MAP VALUES

Got a number of maps from the late 19th century and early 20th. Have no idea what their value might be. They are mostly in VG condition. Is anyone aware of a up-to-date price list? Please share it with me if you do. Many thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Philip Riviere on July 2, 2014 at 5:28pm

Hi Ted,

A few questions...Are your maps reprints or originals? Also could you list the maps. Some like the Jan 1902 Philippines maps(2) are super valuable. I hope this helps you ...

Best,

Phil 

Permalink Reply by TED WILLIAMSON on July 5, 2014 at 7:29am

Hi Phil.

Here is the list of maps I would like to sell on eBay. Haven't the foggiest idea what they're worth or what a fair selling price would be. These are all originals.

1896  Sub cables

          Seriland

          Orinoco

1899  Vancouver 1 & 2

1900 Philippines

         China

1905 Manchuria

         Philippines

1909  Africa

1911 Palms

         Canadian Rockies

         Mexico

         Hr. of Prayer

1913  Deer

          Mountains

         Cent. America

        Machu Pichu

1914  Mexico

          Alaska

1915  D.C pair

1916  Llhassa

          Sacsahuaman

          Oldest living

          Bear

1917  Bear

1918  10K smokes

           W. Theater of War

           Races of Eur.

Many thanks.

Ted Williamson

Permalink Reply by Philip Riviere on July 5, 2014 at 11:43pm

Hi Ted,

The problem  with pricing early (pre 1907)  maps is that they very rarely come up for sale alone without their magazine. The prices I'm quoting are for the magazines for these years. From my experience buying maps I would value the map about 1/3 of the magazine value for the pre 1907 maps and only $20 to $40 each for the 1908 to 1918 maps. These are for maps in VG condition. Here are the Magazine values for 1896-1905:
1896-$220, 1899-$396, 1900-$164, 1905-$115. The exception is the Machu Picchu (4/13) pictorial -$100.00
I hope these prices  help you in selling your maps...Good Luck
Best,
Phil
Permalink Reply by TED WILLIAMSON on July 7, 2014 at 3:18am

Phil,

What can I say but a simple thank you? How kind of you! My Feedback for you would be *****.!

Regards,

Ted

Permalink Reply by Ashton Forbes on July 17, 2014 at 11:10am

I would be interested in the maps not the pictorial supplements. If you have figured out your prices let me know on here or message me. Thanks

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