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    David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

    The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection is a digital collection of historical maps, atlases, and globes. It holds a vast array of cartographic materials, providing valuable resources for historical research, geography, and map enthusiasts. The collection's digitization efforts make these maps accessible to a global audience. (Wikipedia)

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    Levi Walter Yaggy’s Geographical Maps and Charts (1887/93)
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    Animals & Beasts, Landscapes, Maps, Natural World, Science & Medicine, Space

    Levi Walter Yaggy’s Geographical Maps and Charts (1887/93)

    The Stream of Time (1803–58)
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    Maps

    The Stream of Time (1803–58)

    Clouds of Unknowing: Edward Quin’s *Historical Atlas* (1830)
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    Maps

    Clouds of Unknowing: Edward Quin’s Historical Atlas (1830)

    Visualizing History: The Polish System
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    Maps

    Visualizing History: The Polish System

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