San Francisco Map Fair 2017 – September 15-17

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The San Francisco Map Fair will take place in the Lodge at the Regency Center, 1290 Sutter St. Antiquarian map dealers from around the world will be displaying their maps and there will be several lectures sponsored by the California Map Society. We hope to see you there!

More details:

Opening Night Cocktail Reception

  • Friday, September 15, 2017
  • 5:00pm  7:30pm

Join us for the Preview Night Reception and enjoy two and a half hours of passed hors d’oeuvres, and a premium open bar. By coming to the Opening Night Reception you will get first opportunity to view and purchase any of the wonderful antiquarian map material our exhibitors have brought from around the world. This event also serves as a great time to interact with other map collectors, enthusiasts, and the dealers in a more relaxed, social setting. Tickets are $50; all NET proceeds of this event go to the History in Your Hands Foundation.

Saturday

  • Saturday, September 16, 2017
  • 10:00am  5:00pm

Lectures

1:00 PM – Star Maps by: Nick Kanas M.D.

3:00 PM – What’s in a Map (…and How Do I Get It Out)? by: Stace Maples

Sunday

  • Sunday, September 17, 2017
  • 10:00am  3:00pm

Lectures:

12:00 PM – Early Maps of San Francisco by: Charles A. Fracchia 

1:30 PM – The Map Comes First: Crowd-sourcing for an Organic Atlas Narrative
A Panel Discussion led by: Darin Jensen