OLD MAPS WITH REAL BUTTERFLIES

Our one-of-kind historic map collections offer butterflies paired with old maps, either in restored reproductions or the actual vintage map. Old maps offer an unique look into the past as well intricate details and colors, a perfect companion to a butterfly that lives in the represented area.

CUSTOM MAP WORK: Would you like a vintage map made with a state, country or butterfly of your choice? Just ask. I have a huge inventory of old maps that I can use dating back to 1880s.

The 2 most popular frame styles are below. You choose the map & butterfly or let me offer some advice.

examples:
9 x 11 matted map display (on left) with vintage map - range: $50-$80 depending on map
6 x 8 map display (on right) with vintage map - $40-50 depending on map.

Butterfly with Vintage Map of North Carolina

If you would like to purchase a framed butterfly, please click the "Add to Cart" button and you will be taken to a shopping cart where you can pay with a credit card or Paypal. You DON'T need a paypal account to make a purchase.

All orders are sent via Priority Mail or Fed Ex ground depending on destination.

San Francisco delivery addressees get FREE delivery
Shipping costs will be refunded upon delivery of display (you will still have to pay shipping at checkout - but these costs will be refunded when display is delivered)

A selection of our popular map reproductions.

SOUTH AMERICA MAP DISPLAY
Callithea Butterfly

Beautiful reprint of a vintage 1772 map of South America. Darwin considered this butterfly one of the most beautiful.

Frame: 6 x 6 inch
$35

SOUTH AMERICA MAP DISPLAY
Turquoise Emperor Butterfly

Beautiful reprint of a vintage 1772 map of South America with a butterfly native to this area.

Frame: 6 x 6 inch
$35

BLUE MORPHO BUTTERFLY with reprint of old map.

One of the most famous of all Morpho butterflies paired with reprint of South American map.

Frame: 9 x 9 inch
$45

MAP OF EAST INDIES
Purple Mountain Swallowtail

Reprint of East Indies map from 1850 paired with an incredible butterfly from the area.

Frame: 6 x 6 inch
$35

EAST INDIES MAP
Blue Mountain Butterfly

Reprint of East Indies map with butterfly used to formulate Wallace theory of evolution.

Frame: 9 x 9 inch
$45

OLD AFRICAN MAP with
Blue Banded Swallowtail

Reprint of old German map of Africa - circa 1850.

Frame: 9 x 9 inch
$40 - - sold out for 2009

OLD AFRICAN MAP with Sunset Moth

Reprint of African map from 1500's.

Frame: 9 x 9 inch
$40

AFRICAN MAP with Sangria Butterfly

One of the only all red butterflies in the world is found in Africa.

Frame: 6 x 6 inch
$35