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Collecting Antique Maps
By Constantine Balbozar
Starting a collection can be a difficult task. There are countless options and paths to take for any collector. The key is to find something that the collector appreciates and values himself. The more valuable antiques are the ones that are not only valuable to one collector but to many. A profitable niche, if you can refer to it as that, is the map niche. maps are valuable for many reasons. Their value depends on who made it, the cartographer, what period it was made in, and what region is depicted in the map. These things add value to the map, primarily due to the fact that they bring history intro play. One reason why maps are valuable is that they are closely related to events specific to a regions history. If an map is traced, if it has been authenticated properly then it is safe to assume the maps purpose, its use and consequently its current value. These things are very important for the collector, research is essential for making the acquisition of the right kind of map. An map is part of history; many maps have immense historic value. Nevertheless, the avid map collector should not only be interested in the historic value of the map but also in the quality of the map itself. Some maps from earlier time can clearly show a less developed skill in map making. Others, for example from the 19th century are more detailed and comprehensive. Map quality is very important as well. Furthermore, time can sometimes take its toll, and if the map has not been stored properly, its quality can be impacted. As with every other antique, the collector should pursue to find an item that has all these features in balance.
Aside from the collectors, many other individuals and institutions show interest for maps. maps are bought by many institutions and businesses, aside from individuals, primarily due to the prestige, and decorative value such items carry. maps are a part of history, and when someone

17th Annual Car Show in the Park
<div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2010-05-29T04:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label>05/29/2010 - 00:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>America/New York</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2010-05-29T04:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label>05/29/2010 - 00:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>America/New York</div></div> <p>Twin County Region, AACA will present the 17th Annual Car Show in the Park on May 29, 2010 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call 276 236-6197 for an entry form or visit <a href="http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/" title="http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/">http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/</a> to download an entry form.</p>
74th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention
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About Old Cranks Motorcar Museum & Ice Cream Shop
<p>Old Cranks Motorcar Museum hosts an eclectic collection of vintage automobiles including examples of a very early one cylinder Orient Buckboard, a Stanley Steam Car, a Detroit Electric Auto and many others. There are Hit & Miss Gas engines, and coming soon: Antique Farm Equipment.</p> <p>HOURS:<br /> Saturday: 12:00noon - 4pm<br /> Sunday: 1pm - 4pm<br /> Other times by appointment</p> <p>Please call for special events, group tours and rates. Let us host your next antique car tour! Our vintage soda fountain serves delicious hand-dipped ice cream cones.</p> <p>Fiddlers! We have camping and parking space available!</p>
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<a href="/node/121"><img src="http://oldcranks.com/sites/default/files/images/OCMM Map.bmp_.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Map" title="Map" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="89" /></a><p>Directions from I-77</p> <p>Take Exit 14, turn west on Route 58 toward Galax. Turn left onto Main Street, go past 6 traffic lights and turn left on Fair Street. Drive down the hill, bearing left on Railroad Avenue. The museum is on your right.</p> <p>Directions from the Blue Ridge Parkway</p> <p>Exit the Parkway at Route 89 and turn North toward Galax. After the first traffic light, turn right on Fair Street. Go down the hill, bearing left on Railroad Avenue. The Museum is on your right.</p>
Schacht 1906 003
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Schacht 1906 006
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Schacht 1906 005
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Schacht 1906 004
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Schacht 1906 002
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Schacht 1906 007
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wants to demonstrate their roots, maps are great in doing so. They can be viewed as the link between the institution and a particular geographic location. The map market is thriving, with many new buyers joining every year. The excitement associated with the search for finding the right map is immense. map collectors, re-live history with every acquisition. The map collector, must be well aware of the history, the craft of cartography, the history of map making itself, how to maintain the maps condition as well as how, when and where to sell the map for profit down the line.
Remember that maps are a tool, and maps where a tool. Tools used for exploration and understanding of a world long gone. The map collector should be the one that wants to relive history, understand historical and world changing events and acquire a little part of history for themselves.

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