The map thief: the gripping story of an esteemed rare-map dealer who made millions stealing priceless maps

"The story of an infamous crime, a revered map dealer with an unsavory secret, and the ruthless subculture that consumed him Maps have long exerted a special fascination on viewers-both as beautiful works of art and as practical tools to navigate the world. But to those who collect them, th...

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Main Author: Blanding, Michael (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Gotham Books 2014
In:Year: 2014
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