Antique Maps For the Collector, by Richard van de Gohm, is a concise history of cartography, with an examination of the major European cartographers from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Also discusses printing and coloring techniques, restoration, identification, starting a collection and glossary of map makers. Illustrated with more that 130 color and b/w images, 157 pp. First American Edition, The MacMillan Co., 1973 (7.5 x 9.5"). Hardbound with illustrated dust jacket.

Antique Maps of Europe, the Americas, West Indies, Australasia, Africa, the Orient, by Douglas Gohm, is an overview of antique maps with brief biographies of major cartographers. Nearly 170 illustrations, 65 in full color, 128 pp., illustrated endpapers. Octopus Books, 1972 (9.5 x 13"). Hard bound in rust cloth with gold title and decoration on cover, with dust jacket.

Investing in Maps by Roger Baynton-Williams is a comprehensive guide, discussing the range of maps that can be found on the market and approximate indications of their values, with descriptions of the methods by which they were made, and the men who made them. While the market values are now quite outdated, the book provides an excellent overview of the various factors affecting value. 160 pp., 16 full-page color reproductions and many other b/w illustrations. Cresset Press, 1969 (8.5 x 12"). Hardbound in blue cloth gold titling on spine, with dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Minor shelf wear.