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An atlas is a collection of maps or manifolds, traditionally bound into book
form geographic features and political boundaries, many often feature
geopolitical, social, religious and economic statistics.
Most road maps until the 1970's used to be given
away for free by gasoline companies, automobile clubs, and state and local
government agencies, as advertising to promote their products, services, and
tourist destinations. Now a popular collectible,
Throughout the 20th century, tens of thousands of different maps were
printed. Some were merely decorated with a company's logo, while others also
offered colorful photos or graphics. The sheer variety allows collectors to
concentrate on particular categories without fear of ever running out of new
"finds."
Some collectors devote their resources to a particular state or vacation
spot. Some seek out a particular company's logo, like the Standard chevron
or Esso oval. And others focus on a year of personal interest (birth dates
are popular).
Examples of collectible Maps and Atlases include :
Old Texaco, Esso, Michelin & Shell Maps
and atlases
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