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Another book recommendation for novice antique map collectors is The Mapping of Australia by Ronald Vere Tooley. This volume presents a brief historical account of the Mapping of Australia; to show its evolution from a theoretical conception to a precise fact; the slow emergence of its outline throughout the centuries; the first fixing of its exact limits on the maps of the world; followed by an alphabetical list of maps relating to Australia formerly in Mr Tooley's possession, and now reposing in the National Library in Canberra.
The list of maps is not exhaustive but a considerable body of material has been assembled to illustrate one of the most varied and interesting subjects in the whole history of regional geography. The work, which is further enhanced by the inclusion of facsimiles of 239 maps of the period, will provide a reliable reference to future carto-bibliographical research for librarian, bookdealer and private collector."
The list of maps is not exhaustive but a considerable body of material has been assembled to illustrate one of the most varied and interesting subjects in the whole history of regional geography. The work, which is further enhanced by the inclusion of facsimiles of 239 maps of the period, will provide a reliable reference to future carto-bibliographical research for librarian, bookdealer and private collector."
Above: The Mapping of Australia. Tooley, R.V. with an index compiled by Douglas Matthews. Publisher: Holland Press Cartographica and Richard B. Arkway. first edition (London, 1979)
As previously mentioned I recommend developing a reference library geared towards your specific subject of interest. The benefits are many and the knowledge you gain will help you with the decision making process when it comes to future investments for your map collection.
These books are a great resource when it comes to understanding about maps and learning about your subject of interest.
More info on "The Mapping of Australia" can be found HERE
Happy Reference Book Hunting!
As previously mentioned I recommend developing a reference library geared towards your specific subject of interest. The benefits are many and the knowledge you gain will help you with the decision making process when it comes to future investments for your map collection.
These books are a great resource when it comes to understanding about maps and learning about your subject of interest.
More info on "The Mapping of Australia" can be found HERE
Happy Reference Book Hunting!
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