ntique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, ca.1888

€ 280

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1888
Mapmaker / artist: Rand, McNally & Co., United States, late 19th century
Technique: Color lithograph
Sheet size: 27 × 36 cm (10.6 × 14.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12794-77

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Light age toning consistent with age. Minor edge wear and small handling marks from original atlas binding. Overall clean and well preserved.

About this sheet

Antique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, Rand McNally
This original antique atlas map depicts the state of Connecticut in detailed and visually engaging fashion, showing towns, rivers, railroads, and county boundaries across the state, with Long Island Sound forming the southern edge. The dense yet orderly network of rail lines gives the map a strong graphic rhythm that reads beautifully as wall art.

Published by Rand, McNally & Co. in the late 19th century, the map captures Connecticut at a moment when rail infrastructure tightly connected industrial towns, ports, and inland communities. Cities and towns such as Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, New Britain, Norwich, and Danbury are clearly shown, alongside coastal landmarks and ferry connections across Long Island Sound.

The combination of fine relief engraving, crisp typography, and restrained color accents results in a composition that is both informative and decorative. Despite the density of information, the map maintains a balanced and elegant appearance, making it appealing to collectors and interior designers alike.

Printed on original period atlas paper, the sheet retains the authentic texture and gentle patina expected of a genuine 19th-century map. Its horizontal format makes it particularly effective for offices, studies, libraries, or coastal and regional interiors.

Condition report: Light age toning consistent with age. Minor edge wear and small handling marks from original atlas binding. Overall clean and well preserved.

Framing tips: Especially effective in walnut, light oak, or black frames with an ivory or warm off-white mat. Museum glass recommended.