Comments on: How are value and price of antique or rare maps determined? http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/ Antique Maps and the Rare Map Trade Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:32:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin Brown http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-68835 Kevin Brown Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:34:51 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-68835 Terri - You are welcome to have it appraised if you wish but just as a heads up, maps from this report are not exceptionally valuable. As for framing and conservation, maps from the Andrews Report, which suffer from poor initial production quality, as well as a century or more of folding, tend to be brittle and highly acidic. There are many approaches to framing and preserving such a document and much of this will depend on the map's current condition. Should the condition be good and the map stable, I see no reason not to frame it as is - as long as you follow basic conservation framing procedures. However, if it is ripped, torn, fragile on the fold lines, or splitting, you may want to look at having the map professionally flattened and repaired by an expert restorer. Since the paper is very thin and the map quite large, you'll most likely need to consider some sort of packing material, Japanese tissue or linen, to stabilize the document. If there are major discolorations, this can be cleaned by the restorer as part of the restoration process. Unfortunately restoration is not cheap and, in this case, may well end up costing as much as the map is worth. Kevin Terri -
You are welcome to have it appraised if you wish but just as a heads up, maps from this report are not exceptionally valuable. As for framing and conservation, maps from the Andrews Report, which suffer from poor initial production quality, as well as a century or more of folding, tend to be brittle and highly acidic. There are many approaches to framing and preserving such a document and much of this will depend on the map’s current condition. Should the condition be good and the map stable, I see no reason not to frame it as is – as long as you follow basic conservation framing procedures. However, if it is ripped, torn, fragile on the fold lines, or splitting, you may want to look at having the map professionally flattened and repaired by an expert restorer. Since the paper is very thin and the map quite large, you’ll most likely need to consider some sort of packing material, Japanese tissue or linen, to stabilize the document. If there are major discolorations, this can be cleaned by the restorer as part of the restoration process. Unfortunately restoration is not cheap and, in this case, may well end up costing as much as the map is worth.
Kevin

]]> By: Terri http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-68834 Terri Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:14:51 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-68834 Hi, your websire its the first I came across regarding antique maps. I have an original Map of the Eastern Portion of The British North America including The Gulf Of Lawrence ,New England States.Compiled from the latest survey of Charts by Henry F Perleyfor the report of MIchael B Andrews. To Hon Thomas Corwin. Secretary of the Treasury. 1853 Do you think this is something I should have appraised? If it is not of great value I would like to have it professionally matted and framed for a wall hanging. If this is the case,do you recommend a special way to mat and frame this so I can preserve it well? Thank you~~ Hi, your websire its the first I came across regarding antique maps. I have an original Map of the Eastern Portion of The British North America including The Gulf Of Lawrence ,New England States.Compiled from the latest survey of Charts
by Henry F Perleyfor the report of MIchael B Andrews. To Hon Thomas Corwin. Secretary of the Treasury. 1853
Do you think this is something I should have appraised? If it is not of great value I would like to have it professionally matted and framed for a wall hanging. If this is the case,do you recommend a special way to mat and frame this so I can preserve it well?
Thank you~~

]]> By: Kevin Brown http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-55584 Kevin Brown Tue, 17 May 2011 12:10:57 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-55584 It depends on the overall rarity of the book, the extent of the damage, and if it can be repaired. Generally speaking water damage that intrudes upon the printed area of each map significantly decreases the value of an atlas - and I do mean significantly. It depends on the overall rarity of the book, the extent of the damage, and if it can be repaired. Generally speaking water damage that intrudes upon the printed area of each map significantly decreases the value of an atlas – and I do mean significantly.

]]> By: Katherine http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-39120 Katherine Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:28:08 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-39120 Hello, I have a 1742 Atlas, original, 15" x 22", published "Par le Rouge Ingenieur Geographe du Roy, a Paris." In French. 53 siege and battle maps of European cities, "pour servie a l'Histoire des Guerres de 1741." However, there is a dampstain clearly visible on the upper few inches of most pages. To what extent would you expect such a stain to lessen the value of the Atlas? I am wondering if it makes more sense to have this appraised, or to simply retain it as a family heirloom. Thank you. Hello, I have a 1742 Atlas, original, 15″ x 22″, published “Par le Rouge Ingenieur Geographe du Roy, a Paris.” In French. 53 siege and battle maps of European cities, “pour servie a l’Histoire des Guerres de 1741.” However, there is a dampstain clearly visible on the upper few inches of most pages. To what extent would you expect such a stain to lessen the value of the Atlas? I am wondering if it makes more sense to have this appraised, or to simply retain it as a family heirloom. Thank you.

]]> By: Kevin Brown http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-8092 Kevin Brown Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:02:26 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-8092 Well, you can read my blog post about authentication, here: <a href="http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/is-my-antique-map-authentic-breaking-down-the-rare-and-antique-map-authentication-process/" rel="nofollow">http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/is-my-antique-map-authentic-breaking-down-the-rare-and-antique-map-authentication-process/</a> Ultimately, you will need an expert to look at the map and authenticate it for you. Generally speaking, this is part of the appraisal process. Well, you can read my blog post about authentication, here:

http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/is-my-antique-map-authentic-breaking-down-the-rare-and-antique-map-authentication-process/

Ultimately, you will need an expert to look at the map and authenticate it for you. Generally speaking, this is part of the appraisal process.

]]> By: David Pelovitz http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-8091 David Pelovitz Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:55:12 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-8091 I have a map that of the King's troop movements for the battles of Princeton & Trenton from 1777 by Wm. Faden. I was told many years ago by an art (not a a map) appraiser that it was an original. I am wondering if there is anything I can look for to determine if it is in fact an original before I have it appraised. I have a map that of the King’s troop movements for the battles of Princeton & Trenton from 1777 by Wm. Faden. I was told many years ago by an art (not a a map) appraiser that it was an original. I am wondering if there is anything I can look for to determine if it is in fact an original before I have it appraised.

]]> By: Kevin Brown http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-7773 Kevin Brown Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:56:26 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-7773 My opinion, without seeing it -> not worth it. My opinion, without seeing it -> not worth it.

]]> By: lawrence http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-7771 lawrence Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:29:36 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-7771 Well do you think this map is worth the appraisal fee or just a waste of time ? Well do you think this map is worth the appraisal fee or just a waste of time ?

]]> By: Kevin Brown http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-7770 Kevin Brown Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:22:23 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-7770 Lawrence, For this kind information you will need to pay our basic appraisal fee of 50 USD. <a href="http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ANTIQUEMAPAPPRAISAL" rel="nofollow">http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ANTIQUEMAPAPPRAISAL</a> Best, Kevin Lawrence,

For this kind information you will need to pay our basic appraisal fee of 50 USD.

http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ANTIQUEMAPAPPRAISAL

Best,
Kevin

]]> By: lawrence http://www.geographicus.com/blog/rare-and-antique-maps/how-are-value-and-price-of-antique-or-rare-maps-determined/comment-page-1/#comment-7769 lawrence Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:13:13 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/blog/?p=71#comment-7769 I have a map made by the Olmsted Brothers on December 1st 1898 and its the Metropolitan District of Boston and it was made for the Metropolitan Park Commission I'm just wondering if may have any value. I was given it by my grandfather when i was a little boy and he told me to hold onto it because 1 day it'd be worth something. So i did and now i must finally find out . Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you . I have a map made by the Olmsted Brothers on December 1st 1898 and its the Metropolitan District of Boston and it was made for the Metropolitan Park Commission I’m just wondering if may have any value. I was given it by my grandfather when i was a little boy and he told me to hold onto it because 1 day it’d be worth something. So i did and now i must finally find out . Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you .

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