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Here is a list of links to a variety of web sites that provide an abundance of information on antique maps and cartography in general. While the list is exhaustive, it is not necessary complete. If you know of any other sites that you have found helpful, please let me know.
Cartographic History
Map History / History of Cartography
Cartography - Calendar of Events
Cartography - Calendar of Exhibitions
Map History Image Sites
Map History Web Articles
Collections, Libraries, Exhibitions
David Rumsey Collection
(Thousands of zoom-able images - requires free download of software)
Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress
History of Cartography Project
(University of Wisconsin)
Osher map Library
(University of Southern Maine)
Maps of the Primeria - Early Maps of the Southwest
Historic Maps of Dutch Cartographers
Rare Map Collection at the Hagrett Library
(University of Georgia)
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
(University of Texas)
The Ryhiner Map Collection
from the Municipal and University Library of Berne, Switzerland
Cartographica Helvetica
Journal of cartography from the Municipal and University Library of Berne, Switzerland
National Library of Wales
Bodelian Library at Oxford University
Ptolemy's Geography
More stuff on Ptolemy with some good links
The Golden Age of the Celestial Atlas
Exhibition of Rare Books from the Collection of the Linda Hall Library
Library of Congress Map Collections
Hereford Mappa Mundo
The Madaba map (Jordan)
The Slaughter Collection On-line
(New York Public Library)
The International Coronelli Society for the Study of Globes
Jamaica - History of Parish Maps
China in Maps from the 16th - 19th centuries
(Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library)
Map Societies and On-line Discussions
The International Map Collectors' Society
(IMCoS) is a non-profit organization based in London that serves as a forum for those who are interested in maps. It bring together a unique and diverse group of collectors, dealers, librarians and academics... The only requirement to join is a love of maps...
Map Societies Around the World
MapTrade
An online discussion email list for antique map collectors, dealers and enthusiasts worldwide. Membership is open to anyone, however, you must be a subscriber to the list in order to post to the list.
MapHist
The E-mail Discussion group on the History of Cartography. The Map History Discussion List, is an e-mail discussion group whose primary focus is historical maps, atlases, globes and other cartographic documents. The list is open to all persons interested in the history of cartography and discussion is encouraged on all aspects of this broad subject.
Hakluyt Society
To publish and promote public knowledge of records of voyages, travels and geographical discovery.
Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society
Washington Map Society
Philip Lee Phillips Society (of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress)
Brussels International Map Collectors Circle



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