Antique Map Collecting 101: Foxing, soiling, and worm holes, oh my! In-Person
Are you intrigued by old maps, and perhaps collect them too? Are you confused and tongue-tied by jargon such as “foxing” or “neat line”, or simply not sure where to start or how to develop your collection? Come join us as Brian Tims of the Connecticut Map Society enlightens us about collecting (and, most importantly, enjoying) antique and vintage maps of all types. Brian will be your sherpa as he walks you through the land of collecting, including how to define your collection, where to search for and acquire maps, evaluating them, negotiating, and preserving your collection.
Brian is an attorney who enjoys collecting and researching antique maps (and globes, too). His areas of interest include nautical maps of Long Island Sound, early maps of Connecticut, and bird’s eye views of New England. The Connecticut Map Society was founded in 2017 by three map enthusiasts: Connie Brown, Brian Tims, and Maryann Ott. The purpose of the Connecticut Map Society is to promote the study of cartography and its history, to encourage map collecting, and to support the preservation of the world’s cartographic heritage.