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HISTORY AND IDENTITY: EUROPE IN 12 MAPS

On the occasion of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, the Spanish National Library (BNE) launched the exhibition History and identity: Europe in 12 maps. The exhibition is the result of a partnership between the cultural institution and the Coordination Office for the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, and […]

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The aims of the Society are to support, encourage and disseminate the study and preservation of maps, with a particular emphasis on early maps. The Society is an independent, voluntary, non-profit organization.

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Engraving

A printing process employing a metal plate on which has been scratched a design. When ink is applied to the plate, and the plate wiped, ink remains behind in the grooves. A dampened sheet of paper is laid onto the plate and under pressure the inked design is transferred.

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