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It is possible that long before Man could communicate through the written word, he was making primitive maps from clay or bits of bark, probably to indicate nothing more than good places to hunt. As the sea became important for food and transport, charts were produced on shells and bones to indicate sheltered coves, fishing grounds, hidden rock or safe routes. But it was not until the sixteenth century that maps evolved into the intricate documents we know today.
The beginning of the 1500s heralded the age when cartographers not only recorded geographical boundaries, but introduced a style which, with their historical content, made maps beautiful and irresistible works of art. It is from this time to the 1850s that this book concerns itself - the age of the mapmaker as scientist and artist. Collecting Antique Maps was first published in 1988, and is a thorough introduction to the history of antique maps and how to collect and enjoy them. Written by one of the world's leading antique map dealers, this new edition is extra illustrated, has a new chapter on nineteenth century maps, and an additional chapter of up-dated detail for collectors. This book is divided into three main sections: Looking at Maps deals with collecting; how to look at antique maps and begin a collection. Mapping The World and its Countries focuses on the great variety of printed maps, charts and plans of all areas of the world and by most British and European mapmakers. Globes, Curiosities and Miniatures looks at maps with a difference; maps as objects, celestial and thematic maps, and maps of amusement. The new
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provide up-dated information and bibliography for collectors. As Robert Louis Stevenson observed in Treasure Island, maps are 'an inexhaustible fund of interest for any man with eyes to see or two pence worth of imagination to understand with.' Over the past 30 years, Jonathan Potter has built up one of the world's leading antique map dealing businesses. From his shop in New Bond Street he travels all over the world examining, buying and collecting old maps, as well as exhibiting and studying them. He has written many articles for magazines and regularly broadcasts on the subject. Jonathan Potter would welcome any inquiries or questions arising from this book at his London gallery, 125 New Bond Street, London W1. Cover Illustrations: John Speed's New and Accurat Map of the World is one of the best known world maps. In addition to the engraving's obvious decorative features which encompass a wealth of diagrammatic information, the map has important cartographic significance - this was one of the first maps to show California as an island and comes from the first atlas produced by an Englishman. Collecting Antique Maps combined a general history of printed cartography with extensive information for potential and established collectors: Copiously illustrated with over 100 colour and numerous black and white photographs. Describes maps from the 15th to the late 19th centuries covering all areas of the world, including the British counties. Has sections detailing the history of town plans, sea and celestial charts. Discusses the work of all major European mapmakers. Is written by one of the world's leading map dealers. This new edition on an increasingly
popular subject, has additional chapters on 19th century cartography and up-dated market information and will appeal to
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