19
Jan
The Mathematical Brilliance of Dmitry Tsitsianov
Early life and education
Dmitry Pavlovich Tsitsianov hailed from the ancient princely Tsitsishvili family, which once ruled a section ...
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04
Jan
Navigating History: The Timeless Importance of Nautical Maps
Timeless Importance of Vintage Nautical Maps
In a world driven by cutting-edge technology and GPS navigation, the allure of ...
16
Oct
The Fisher King Myth of Modernity
The Fisher King Myth of Modernity
If the world could be redeemed by just one question, what question would that be? This question, not...
06
Oct
Frontisterion – Between Protest And Performance
Frontisterion - Between Protest And Performance
In the aftermath of the student protests of '68 in Yugoslavia, a small group of three ...
29
Sep
Unknown Influences of Jules Renouard
The Unknown Influences of Jules Renouard
We don't know much about Jules Renouard, even though he was one of the most influential book ...
20
Sep
The Legacy of Munster’s Cosmographia: Cartographer’s Masterpiece
The Cartographer's Masterpiece: The Legacy of Sebastian Munster's Cosmographia
Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia, first published i...
06
Jun
Collecting Cithara Sanctorum: A Journey through Editions
Cithara Sanctorum has seen various editions, which have become sought-after treasures for collectors. Thus, I wanted to consecrate this article to both colleague antiquarians and collectors who might want to put their own edition into context and help them evaluate their prized possession.
03
Feb
Collecting Nautical Charts: A Guide for Enthusiasts
Collecting Nautical Charts: A Guide for Enthusiasts
Nautical charts, also known as sea charts or navigation charts, have been an essen...
22
Jun
William Hogarth – Satire Between the Lines
William Hogarth - Satire Between the Lines
The 18th century was the great age of satire, which especially flourished on England's lite...
28
Feb
The Lost Art of Book Binding
In a time when digital technology is taking over the world, we can ask ourselves: Is bookbinding a lost art? Furthermore, is an artisti...
29
Dec
Virtual Fair, Covid19 and You – A Guide
Virtual Fair, Covid19 and You - A Guide
The covid19 pandemic posed a big challenge to collectors, as well as sellers, but it gave rise...
