Robinson G Old Prints & Maps

I’m really not one that cares for shopping. Especially for any sort of art. It’s just not my thing. That being said, I was wandering down the lane with my family and this place caught my eye. While I do not care for shopping or for art (per se), I do like birds quite a bit and old maps are friggin’ awesome. Guess what? This place specializes in those things. BOOM!
Awesome stuff to peruse, a lot of prints from all over the world, through a long list of years. There were maps dating back to the mid-​1800s and I’m sure you could find more if you looked. Lots of prints on all sorts of subjects.

This place is a total find. From the street, it looks like nothing. I never would have gone in at all if Cullen, the owner, wasn’t standing outside as I walked by, and said, «no, you don’t want to keep walking, you definitely want to come in here.»
Boy was he right.
This shop is a treasure trove of antique maps, vintage historical prints, and erotic art like you’ve never seen it before. He has some truly rare pieces including some original Mihaly Zichy sketches of couples in the troughs of passion. Each time I visit, I walk out with something amazing, usually naughty french prints from the early 20^th century. His prices are incredibly reasonable, he has something for all tastes and budgets.
Cullen himself is a total kick. Not only is he knowledgeable and helpful, he is sincerely passionate about his prints, and can regale you with entertaining and insightful tales about any piece in the entire shop.
If you are in Taos, even just for an hour, you must stop in to see what Cullen has dug up from the forgotten corners of the world.

So many interesting treasures, and surprisingly affordable art.
We went in to browse, but ended up falling in love with a series of illustrations and ended up buying one. All of the pieces have stories, and the shop-​owner is more than willing to fill you in.
If you’re looking for really thoughtful gifts (for yourself or your loved ones) this is definitely the place to find unique artworks to adorn your walls.

This quaint shop features old maps historic prints; beautiful things that are made of paper or parchment by hand or printing-​press are carefully chosen. G. Robinson store will intrigue map-​collectors and art-​lovers. Maps make excellent gifts. Botanical drawings and illuminated pages from old manuscripts abound at this tasteful shop, part of the famous John Dunn House in central Taos.

Go in this shop. Do not walk by. Browse and enjoy. Buy something wonderful if you find it. This place is a treasure chest of the old, the exotic, the odd, the curious, the fascinating and the affordable. The owners are delightful and willing to deal, and they are well informed and like to talk about their treasures.
What I did buy – a beautiful page in hand-​detailed Arabic script with decorative multicolor lettering. I found out later it was a page of the Koran – but it was a gift for my daughter who picked it out herself and it was inexpensive, and beautiful. She keeps it, but is afraid to put it out lest it offend someone.
What I did not buy– A copy of a Munzer map of northern Europe, taken from the Nuremberg Chronicles, circa 1493, one of the earliest maps of Europe. It was completely fascinating and a bargain, but it was the fall my first daughter was going to college and in that perspective seemed much more expensive.
I couldn’t get it out of my mind and called back, but it was sold. I missed an opportunity, but this shop is a place full of ancient and old treasures and wonders for anyone who goes in.