map collectors

Ah, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day--for much of the publishing world, it means a full week off. Which means a week of leisurely reading and browsing new books.
New York—On Thursday, June 7, Swann Galleries will hold an auction of Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Historical Prints, and Ephemera that offers part two of a private collection with specia
Opening on 30 April 2010, Magnificent Maps: Power, Propaganda and Art offers a rare chance to see an unrivalled collection of cartographic masterpieces