Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/10/2024
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Old World Auctions
Contact
eliane@oldworldauctions.com
Website
www.oldworldauctions.com
Categories
To celebrate its 200th auction, Old World Auctions is offering five of the most coveted maps of the last 500 years. Auction #200: Cartographic Treasures is an Internet-only auction that will be available for live bidding on Thursday, October 10th, at 12 o’clock noon Eastern time. The brief but important catalog includes two of the most important collections of travels and voyages from the 16th century, some of the earliest images of Native Americans available to a European audience, and iconic maps that influenced mapmakers for centuries. There is no live, in-person gallery bidding. The catalog is up for viewing and bidding now, at https://www.oldworldauctions.com/catalog/current, as well as the popular online bidding platforms LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted. “For our 200th auction, we’ve curated historic pieces that are on many collectors’ wish lists,” said Eliane Dotson, who co-owns Old World Auctions with her husband, Jon. “These pieces are not only rare, but also in splendid condition – a remarkable combination.” People can register to bid online at https://www.oldworldauctions.com/register. Bidders may also call in their bids, at 804-290-8090, or email them, at info@oldworldauctions.com. Previews will be held by appointment only during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm Eastern time. or email for an appointment. To learn more, visit www.OldWorldAuctions.com.