Guy at a Portland paper fair swore his 1590 map was real, but the ink smelled like fresh Sharpie, so do we trust feel or paperwork? | Antique Map Puzzlers

Vera Sanchez · 2026-09-17T03:35:03.370859+00:00

He told me the foxing spots proved age, but I have seen a YouTuber fake those with tea bags in 20 minutes, so now I am stuck wondering if gut instinct beats a certificate of authenticity.

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Guy at a Portland paper fair swore his 1590 map was real, but the ink smelled like fresh Sharpie, so do we trust feel or paperwork? | Antique Map Puzzlers - The Community Guide