Collecting old maps /
Manasek, Francis J.,author.
Griggs, Marti,editor.
Griggs, Curt,editor.
Previous edition: 1998.
Second copy is gift from publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introductions -- Why collect maps? -- Anatomy of a map -- Kinds of maps -- The art of mapmaking -- Forgeries and other copies -- Condition and conservation -- The market speaks -- Building a map collection -- Timeline and map gallery -- The map collector's reference library -- Glossary -- Best supporting actor : paper -- Resources for map collectors -- Framing, storage, and supplies -- Symbolism and allegory for map collectors -- Index.
Early maps
Maps