Much like the hands on a face of a clock, geopolitical boundary and name changes on a globe or a map can accurately date it. Here are a few hints to help with determining the era of your map or globe: When we...
We've all seen them, we've all probably have used them at one time or another. If you've gotten this far odds are that you have a stack of them lying around.You've decided you don't want them and probably...
This guide should make it easier for you to find exactly what you want, at a price that is friendly to your budget. Below is a list of features and relevant questions that you may want to consider when...
Finding the perfect map is not always easy! As a cartographer, map store owner and "map geek" to my friends,I was amazed how many thousands of different styles, sizes and prices could be found on eBay for just...
Rand McNally Company, still a major name in map publishing to this day, began as a small print shop opened in Chicago in 1856 by William H. Rand. The shop originally printed guidebooks and directories. In...
Map collecting has become a more popular hobby as of late. It should also be noted that the number of "antique" maps that have hit the market has increased with reproductive technology, is this a coincidence?...
Maps provide terrific insight into history and insight into the human understanding and exploitation of space. They also afford deep understanding of cultural attitudes and are a remarkable art genre. Many...