Archive for September, 2008
The First Atlas
The very first atlas can be traced back to 1570 when a man by the name of Abraham Ortelius developed the first atlas. This atlas consisted of 70 maps bound together to form a book. Over the years as more knowledge of the world was acquired, this atlas was updated to include newer maps.
Ortelius was [...]
Collecting Antique Maps
Antique maps collecting is a great hobby for people who enjoy both history and geography alike. Many examples of antique maps exist that can be purchased for relatively low prices through antique auctions or even Internet auctions priced for less than $100.
When starting out in collecting antique maps, it’s important to gather as much information [...]
