Proceedings of the Vinland Map Conference
Wilcomb E. Washburn (Editor)
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - History / Cartography / Academic
🏢 Publisher
University of Chicago Press for the Newberry Library
📅 Publication Year
1971
🔢 ISBN
Not available on cover (Published prior to standard ISBN implementation, LC Card Number 72-159676)
About This Book
This academic volume compiles the papers and discussions from the Vinland Map Conference held at the Smithsonian Institution in 1966, examining the authenticity, history, and cartographic significance of the controversial Vinland Map. The cover features a distinctive minimalist topographic map design in blue, magenta, and off-white.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
185
Edition
First Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Series
Studies in the History of Discoveries
Target Audience
Academic / Professional / Historians / Cartography Enthusiasts
Collector Information
Condition
Good. The dust jacket shows slight aging, toning, and minor edge wear along the top margin. The structure appears solid, though only the front cover is visible.
Estimated Value
$25-$50
Rarity
Uncommon. While academic libraries hold copies, clean first editions with intact dust jackets are less common in the general collector market due to specialized interest.
Historical Significance
Significant in the history of cartography and medieval studies, capturing the immediate academic reaction, debate, and scientific analysis following the Yale University Library's 1965 announcement of the Vinland Map.
Collector Notes
Key collectibility factor is the presence and condition of the original dust jacket, which is susceptible to sun fading and edge wear. Store upright in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight. Value remains relatively stable as a niche academic title.
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Notable Features
First edition publication featuring conference proceedings related to one of the most famous cartographic controversies of the 20th century.