MAPh | Friends of MGA Morning coffee & talk | David Fraser: Antique Maps and Charts. Exploring the art and science of cartography

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Friends of MGA Morning coffee & talk | David Fraser: Antique Maps and Charts. Exploring the art and science of cartography

17 June 2019

Using images of antique maps David will recount the history of cartography. He will discuss how maps have become investment items which in turn has led to map theft and deception by some unscrupulous map dealers. He invites you to bring along old maps of your own to be evaluated.

Dr. David Fraser is a retired Associate Professor from the RMIT University and finds that in retirement he has the time to follow his long held passion for cartography, photography and art.

Images of antique maps will be presented, copies of which have recently been catalogued for sale. The maps will be presented in chronological order of creation, with background information on why each map is of value. This information will include background to the cartographer, the publisher and some other historical details deemed relevant.

The market value of each map will then be revealed.

Threaded through the talk will be information on map dealers, while focusing on one in particular who was the subject of a book titled "The Map Thief".

10am Morning coffee/10.45am Talk begins

Friends of MGA - $10 | $5 Talk only
Non-members - $12 | $6 Talk only
Bookings essential call MGA (03) 8544 0500
or email mga@monash.vic.gov.au

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