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Glossary of Terms for historical maps
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Americana
Books dealing with the history of America.
Astrolabe
Atlas
Axis
Azimuth
Cartouche
Celestial charts
Chart
Colouring of maps
Compass
Compass rose
Condition of old maps
Distortion
Engraving
Equator
Factors affecting value of an antique map
Geography
GIS, Geographic Information System
Gore
Greenwich Meridian
Grid
Grid reference system
Hydrography
Latitude
Longitude
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