Antique Maps For The Collector
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For those captivated by the romance of hand-drawn coastlines, gilded cartouches, and the mysteries of the pre-modern world, Antique Maps for the Collector is an essential and authoritative guide to one of history's most beautiful art forms. Richard van de Gohm presents a comprehensive survey of antique map collecting, charting the rich history of cartography from the earliest printed maps through to the ornate masterworks of the Dutch Golden Age, instructing collectors on how to identify, authenticate, and appraise these extraordinary artefacts. Van de Gohm's prose is both accessible and richly informed, making this volume an indispensable reference for seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike. The work details the major cartographers, printing houses, and national schools of mapmaking that shaped our visual understanding of the world, while also providing practical guidance on acquisition, preservation, and valuation. A book that sits at the crossroads of art history, geography, and connoisseurship, it leaves the reader wondering just which forgotten map, tucked away in a dusty portfolio, might be waiting to be discovered.
Author: Richard Van De Gohm
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For those captivated by the romance of hand-drawn coastlines, gilded cartouches, and the mysteries of the pre-modern world, Antique Maps for the Collector is an essential and authoritative guide to one of history's most beautiful art forms. Richard van de Gohm presents a comprehensive survey of antique map collecting, charting the rich history of cartography from the earliest printed maps through to the ornate masterworks of the Dutch Golden Age, instructing collectors on how to identify, authenticate, and appraise these extraordinary artefacts. Van de Gohm's prose is both accessible and richly informed, making this volume an indispensable reference for seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike. The work details the major cartographers, printing houses, and national schools of mapmaking that shaped our visual understanding of the world, while also providing practical guidance on acquisition, preservation, and valuation. A book that sits at the crossroads of art history, geography, and connoisseurship, it leaves the reader wondering just which forgotten map, tucked away in a dusty portfolio, might be waiting to be discovered.