Antique Maps


A standard reference work and collector's guide to old maps.


Carl Moreland and David Bannister


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Price: USD$27.95

280 points
 


Specifications

Overview
  • Firmly established as both a standard reference work and a collectors' guide to old maps
  • Provides a historical background to the subject, and offers practical advice on starting and maintaining a collection
  • A biographical section lists major map makers between 1450 and 1850, with key dates and works
  • Ideal for experts and novices alike



In The Press
'An absolute winner of a book. An excellent general introduction to antique map collecting.' (Books, Maps and Prints)


About the author(s)

Carl Moreland is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

David Bannister has been a dealer for over 20 years, handling antique maps, prints and atlases. He regularly lectures on the subject, and has made a number of television appearances and radio broadcasts.



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