coinman123
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A dealer in a local antique shop was closing his section today (the entire basement of the shop!), and had a $1 sale on everything he had. I grabbed this map, along with some other stuff. At first I figured that the map was probably a reproduction, but then after taking it out of the frame I noticed that the paper was extremely thin and brittle, feeling a lot like the paper in a one hundred year old book. Unfortunately, I noticed that the edges were chipping off under the frame, but I guess that is another sign of it being original. There was also a sticker on the glass of the frame, a price tag from a store that went out of business in the 1970's, which if the frame was bought specifically for the map, shows that the map predates the invention of modern laser printing. I have always wanted an old wall map, being a metal detectorist who regularly uses maps like this found online to find places to metal detect. I hope some of you may find it cool too.
Also, does anyone know what a huge wall map like this might be worth, I have absolutely no clue.
(Large photos, click to enlarge)
Also, does anyone know what a huge wall map like this might be worth, I have absolutely no clue.
(Large photos, click to enlarge)
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