Old Pictorial Map of Pyrenees by Liozu, 1951: Perpignan, Pau, Bayonne, Castles, Mountains Size:12x18in (30x45cm) as are many villages

as are many villages

far surpassing the efforts of Schmidt's contemporaries

one of the earliest printed maps of Cologne

another option would be this amazing map of North London by Edward Stanford in 1891

capturing the essence of an era when many of the settlements we know today were yet to be founded

Old Pictorial Map of Pyrenees by Liozu, 1951: Perpignan, Pau, Bayonne, Castles, Mountains Size:12x18in (30x45cm) as are many villagesThe "Pyrenees" map, crafted by the illustrious Jacques Liozu in 1951, is a captivating pictorial representation of the French Pyrenees, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Liozu, celebrated for his illustrative and thematic cartography, imbues this map with a unique blend of artistry and geographical precision. His work is a testament to the mid 20th century cartographic style, where maps were not just