r/Maps • u/labicicletagirl • 1d ago

Grandfathers maps from WW2 Old Map

I’m trying to get rid of my grandfathers maps from when he was stationed in Northern Africa. There seem to be about a hundred maps neatly folded of Algeria and Tunisia. He spent most of his time in Morocco so there may be some of those in there. They are in great condition. We hate the idea of just throwing them away. Is there some place we can donate or sell (not looking to make much)? Feel free to send me to another sub if this is not the right one. Thanks.

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u/Miag_VonHeld 1d ago

For how much you selling and where u from?

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u/mapboy72 1d ago

I would take some, how much

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u/jay_altair 1d ago

Local libraries, university libraries, or history museums might be interested. I found a couple old US Army newspapers in my grandfather's shop and if my cousin (who's in the army) doesn't want them I'm gonna see if our local military history museum might want them.

If nothing else you could definitely farm some karma by posting high res scans of them maps

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u/labicicletagirl 1d ago

Ok will do

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u/PunchDrunkGiraffe 1d ago

My grandpa served in Northern Africa in ww2 as well. I’d be interested in one or two of those. How much are you selling?

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u/labicicletagirl 1d ago

I’d be happy to just send them to you. I’m not at my parents hours this week but will get back to you. Do you want a few from each country?

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u/PunchDrunkGiraffe 1d ago

That would be amazing. Thank you!

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u/vtjohnhurt 1d ago

There may be some valuable maps in his collection. https://theantiquarium.com/