Old Times Atlases - What are they Worth?

When a lovely old atlas such as an early edition of the famous Times Atlas of the World is discovered in the loft or handed down from an elderly relative, one of the most frequently asked questions has to be — is it worth anything? The answer to this question depends on many factors such as its age, rarity, collectability and condition.

We have created a concise fact sheet with further information and useful weblinks regarding valuation, see the What are they worth? PDF (390 KB).

For background details and images of landmark Times Atlases see the Times World Atlases website History and Heritage section.

David Jamieson, Map Librarian/Archivist, Collins Geo