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Map Fair Of The West
Denver, Colorado
July 28 & 29, 2012
Sixteen international antiquarian map dealers from all over the World will be exhibiting thousands of rare authentic antique maps. Beautiful, historically significant maps from the last five centuries will be available for examination and purchase. No facsimiles allowed. These are the real deal.
- See maps from the dawn of printing.
- See maps that illustrate Ptolemy's concept of the World.
- See maps of the places your ancestors lived.
- See maps from the Age of Discovery complete with sea monsters.
- See maps older than a Shakespeare folio.
- See how our borders have evolved.
- See ghost towns.
- See maps of the birth of our nation.
- See maps of the Westward Expansion showing wagon train routes.
- See maps from Colorado's Gold Rush.
Dealer specialties will range from stunning early decorative
maps of the Renaissance and earlier, to cartography of the
twentieth century. Values vary from a few dollars to six figures.
Own a piece of history.
Consider bringing a map or two of your own to obtain an expert opinion. Please
be sure to visit the Security Desk before entering with your own maps
And don't forget the daily door prizes.
The Map Fair of the West is being held in conjunction with
a major
international conference also sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Map Society
and the Texas Map Society on July 26 & 27, 2012 at the University of Denver.
The Mapping of North America: Westward Expansion
will feature many of the most eminent authorities in the field of historical cartography.
We invite map lovers of all persuasions to join us for this special event.
Map Fair Admission Fees
- The public is welcome ($10 Admission) (Sorry, no credit cards for payment of admission.
However, the map dealers will accept credit cards for purchases.) Save your ticket for
admission on both days.
Map Fair Location:
- Hosted by the Denver Public Library
- Lower Level of the Central Denver Public Library
- 13th & Broadway, Denver, Colorado
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Map Fair Special Events:
- Free lecture Saturday, 2:00 p.m. by Mr. Chris Lane
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- Co-owner of the Philadelphia Print Shop's Denver Gallery
- Frequent appraiser for the Antiques roadshow TV Series.
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- Lecture Title: The Political Development of the Trans-Mississippi United States in Period Maps
(More Information)
- Free lecture Sunday, 2:00 p.m. by Don McGuirk, M.D.
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- Author of,"The Last Cartographic Myth: Mer de l'Ouest" (AKA Sea of the West)
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- Lecture Title: Sea of the West; The Mediterranean Sea of North America, that wasn’t
(More Information)
- Both lectures are free and will take place at the Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room. Seating is limited.
Map Fair Hours:
Saturday, July 28, 2012
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10:00 a.m.
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Open to the public. Please use the west entrance (nearest the Art Museum) prior to 1 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
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Free lecture by Chris Lane
The Political Development of the Trans-Mississippi United States in Period Maps
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5:00 p.m.
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Special thanks to Dr. Don McGuirk and Wes Brown for sponsoring the private Saturday evening reception.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
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10:00 a.m.
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Open to the public. Please use the west entrance (nearest the Art Museum) prior to 1 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
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Free lecture Don Mcguirk, M.D.
Sea of the West; The Mediterranean Sea of North America, that wasn’t
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4:00 p.m.
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Map Fair Coordinator:
- Myron West
- info@farwestmaps.com
- Phone: 1 (307) 631-8599
Our Generous Sponsors:
Special thanks to Robert and Olivia Cashner for donating the door prizes for the Map Fair of the West.
Special thanks to Dr. Don McGuirk and Wes Brown for sponsoring the private Saturday evening reception.
PLEASE NOTE: This site provides preliminary information about the Map Fair Of The West.
Please check back as the event date approaches, and the event planning
process reveals more details.
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