Maps and Prints. For Pleasure and Investment - Gohm D. C.

This beautifully illustrated book provides both established and would-be collectors of maps and printswith volume specifically dedicated to their needs. The author, who is also a collector and restorer of many years standing, has treated the subject with common sense and has kept the collector in mind throughoout the book. It is a reference work both academic and practical, and the clearly written text provides easy, informative reading.Many of the prints used in illustrating, the book have been taken from the collection of the author and have been restored by him personally using techniques described in this book.Douglas Gohm is a well-known author, particularly appreciated for his ability to communicate difficult subjects in an easily readable style. Maps and Prints is a book that is a must for the print collector or anyone remotely interested in prints and maps.