The Port Stephens – 1st Subdivision Estate City Map offers a beautifully understated look at early coastal planning along this iconic stretch of New South Wales. Produced in the 1920s, it captures the region at a moment when Port Stephens was beginning to shift from a quiet shoreline into a more defined community. The layout is simple but assured—streets, allotments, and coastal contours arranged with the measured clarity typical of early subdivision maps.

One of its most distinctive details is the row of sold lots marked in red along Cove Boulevard, lining the waterfront with an early wave of interest in what would become some of the area’s most sought-after land. It’s a small but telling glimpse of the era’s optimism and the beginnings of Port Stephens’ coastal appeal.

There’s a quiet charm in the minimal typography and open spacing, giving the map a balanced, airy aesthetic that suits both modern and heritage-inspired interiors. It’s an elegant piece for those connected to Port Stephens, lovers of Australian coastal history, or anyone drawn to classic map design with a gentle, timeless presence.

Fun Fact: The early 20th century saw a surge of subdivision activity around Port Stephens as new residents and holidaymakers discovered the region—each map capturing a moment in Australia’s evolving coastal story.

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• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

Before the tourists and boutique stays, before the boardwalks and scenic lookouts, there was just Katoomba — a rugged village perched in the misty folds of the Blue Mountains. This original 1890 map print offers a rare glimpse into that quieter time, when the town was just beginning to etch itself into the escarpment.

Drawn with the precision of a government surveyor, this map captures the earliest street layouts and land parcels of Katoomba — long before it became a destination. The rawness of it all — the clean geometry, the aged paper tones, the subtle imperfections — tells a story of a place still forming its identity. It’s not just a map. It’s an artefact.

For interiors that value connection and character, this piece brings an understated depth. Whether you’ve got ties to the region, a love of Blue Mountains history, or you’re simply drawn to beautifully honest design — this one earns its place on the wall.

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• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

This historic Riversdale Estate land subdivision and real estate auction print offers a snapshot of Camberwell at a pivotal moment in its development during the late nineteenth century. Produced as part of an original land sale campaign, it illustrates early allotments, streets, and boundaries that helped shape the suburb as it transitioned from semi-rural holdings into a planned residential area.

Created to promote opportunity and growth, the print reflects the optimism of the era — when Melbourne was expanding rapidly and Camberwell was emerging as a desirable place to settle. Fine detailing and period typography reveal how developers envisioned the suburb’s future, while also preserving the character of a landscape that was only just beginning to take on its modern form.

Printed on premium archival paper using fade-resistant inks, this piece is both decorative and deeply historical. It’s a thoughtful addition for those with a connection to Camberwell, an interest in Melbourne’s suburban evolution, or an appreciation for authentic nineteenth-century cartographic and real estate ephemera.

Fun fact: Camberwell’s growth accelerated soon after the railway arrived in 1882 — many estates like Riversdale were marketed specifically to buyers eager to live within commuting distance of Melbourne’s city centre.

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• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

This historic Edcarleigh Estate real estate auction and subdivision print captures Elsternwick at a time when the suburb was still taking shape. Centred on Brighton Road and Glen Huntly Road, the map outlines early allotments and planning that would help define one of Melbourne’s most enduring inner suburbs.

Produced in the late 1800s as a promotional land sale piece, the print reflects Elsternwick’s transition from semi-rural land into a connected residential area. It’s particularly notable for its depiction of Point Nepean Road, which on this map is also referred to as “Or Arthur Seat Road” — a reminder of how road names were often fluid in the nineteenth century, evolving as routes were formalised and settlements expanded.

While many of the roads shown remain familiar today, others appear under names that later changed, were absorbed into larger routes, or may never have progressed beyond surveyor’s plans. This blend of the recognisable and the speculative offers a fascinating insight into how Elsternwick’s future was once imagined.

Fun fact: In the 1800s, long coastal routes like Point Nepean Road were often named for their destination rather than the suburb they passed through — which is why the same road could appear under multiple names on early maps.

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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁

• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.  
  

Dated 1886, this land auction poster records a formative moment in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, labelled South Melbourne and St Kilda. The plan depicts early street grids and allotments across areas now known as Middle Park, St Kilda West, and the edge of Albert Park, capturing a period when these neighbourhoods were first being shaped.

The layout emphasizes access to the bay and subdivided blocks, with bold typography and a clear structure typical of late nineteenth-century commercial design. Both an advertising artefact and a historical record, it conveys the optimism and energy of a growing city.

A quietly graphic and spatially precise piece, it suits interiors that appreciate urban history, coastal narratives, and prints that speak through place rather than ornament.

Fun Fact: In the 1880s, land auction posters were often displayed along tram routes and shopfronts, turning city streets into temporary galleries of opportunity and ambition.

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About The Art

• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.