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The Life and Works of John Speed
This January 2025 article gives a brief overview of John Speed, one of the most important and famous figures of all English mapmakers. The article explains how he became involved in the map trade and the history behind his two influential atlases, "The Theater of the Empire of Great Britaine" and "A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World."
Blaeu vs. Hondius/Jansson: The Battle for Cartographic Supremacy
This July 2022 article gives a brief history of the publishing houses of Willem Blaeu and Jan Jansson, and explains how the rivalry between these two firms unfolded. As two of the best-known figures during the Golden Age of Dutch cartography, Blaeu and Jansson were prolific publishers of maps and atlases, and their works are highly prized among collectors. But who won in the battle for cartographic supremacy? This article shines a light on several factors that should be considered when crowning the cartographic king.
The Mapmakers Who Made the 17th Century
This May 2020 newsletter features an article about "The Mapmakers Who Made the 17th Century," which gives an overview of some of the most important cartographers of the 1600s, including the Hondius family, the Blaeu family, John Speed, and Nicolas Sanson. Also in this newsletter is a list of free online resources that offer cartographic content to help you expand your worldview while staying safely at home.
Athanasius Kircher & Packaging Antique Maps
Our April 2015 Newsletter features articles on "The Man Who Knew Too Much: Athanasius Kircher" and "How to Properly Package Antique Maps and Books."
The Mountains of the Moon & Sanson and Mariette
This newsletter from August 2014 features two articles. The first explains the cartographic myth of the Mountains of the Moon in Africa. The second article outlines the map business of Nicolas Sanson and explains his complicated business partnership with map publisher Pierre Mariette.
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