AMSTERDAM MAP FAIR

Antique Map, Atlas & Globe Fair. On display are geographical maps including world maps, nautical charts, plans of Paris, views, atlases from the 16th to the 19th centuries, terrestrial and celestial globes

The Amsterdam Map Fair is a leading global event for antique maps, prints, globes, and related collectibles. The fair brings together top map dealers, antique dealers, collectors, and scholars from around the world, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of human understanding and depiction of the world. The exhibit range is extremely broad, covering all periods and regions from early nautical charts to modern cartographic maps. Key exhibit categories include: 1. **Antique Maps:** Original maps from various historical periods and geographical regions, including rare hand-drawn maps, copperplate engraved maps, woodcut maps, lithographic maps, etc., from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Specific exhibits include, but are not limited to: * **World Maps:** Such as early Ptolemaic world maps, Mercator projection world maps, maps from Ortelius's atlases, showcasing the understanding of global geography in different historical periods. * **Continental Maps:** Detailed maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Oceania, and other major continents, including depictions of various regional divisions and topographical features. * **National and Regional Maps:** Maps of the Netherlands drawn during its Golden Age, colonial maps, urban plans, military strategic maps, nautical charts (e.g., local charts from atlases), river and mountain maps, reflecting the history, culture, and economic development of specific regions. * **Thematic Maps:** For example, star charts, lunar maps, celestial maps, military maps, railway maps, geological maps, population distribution maps, demonstrating the application and development of maps in different fields. * **Hand-drawn Maps and Survey Maps:** Original hand-drawn maps and survey maps created by early explorers, cartographers, and government agencies, possessing unique artistic and historical value. 2. **Antique Prints:** Various prints related to maps, including cityscapes, landscapes, architectural prints, portraits (e.g., of famous explorers or cartographers), natural history prints (e.g., animal and plant atlases), which were often published with atlases or circulated as independent artworks. 3. **Antique Globes:** Including desk globes, floor globes, pocket globes, made from various materials such as wood, metal, papier-mâché. The globes on display are not only geographical tools but also exquisite works of art and historical testimonies, reflecting cartographic techniques and aesthetic concepts of different eras. 4. **Atlases and Geographical Books:** Rare historical atlases, such as Atlas Maior, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, and other important geographical works, navigation guides, travel journals, etc., which often contain numerous valuable maps and illustrations. 5. **Cartographic Tools and Instruments:** Some exhibitors will also display antique tools related to mapmaking, such as compasses, dividers, drawing pens, measuring instruments, allowing visitors to understand the traditional craft of mapmaking. 6. **Related Collectibles:** Various collectibles related to maps and geographical exploration, such as nautical instruments, explorer memorabilia, map-themed artworks, and decorative items. The exhibition aims to promote the exchange and development of antique map culture, provide collectors with opportunities to appraise, evaluate, and purchase rare treasures, and offer the public an excellent platform to learn about history, geography, and art.

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