this is already in the links page but thought I would re introduce it
since I just saw it again on the Scout Report:

4. David Rumsey Map Collection: Antique Atlases
http://www.davidrumsey.com/atlases.html

The world of antique maps and atlases is a wide one, and includes such fine
volumes as the exquisite atlas of New Spain created by Alexander von
Humboldt in 1811 and Mitchell’s School Atlas of 1847. These atlases and
hundreds more can be viewed at this site, provided courtesy of the David
Rumsey Historical Map Collection. Online since 2000, the antique atlas
section is divided geographically into smaller sections that cover North
America, Africa, and Europe. After clicking on over to one of these
sections, visitors will be presented with a complete list of the available
atlases. As the site utilizes the powerful Insight Browser, visitors can
scroll around on each document at their leisure, zooming in and out along
the way. [KMG]

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