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Maps & Atlases Index (MAPI): a daily market-performance index for the antique maps and atlases market, built on ALT/FNDATA's dataset of over 19,000 lots since 2001, with 15,000+ realised prices. Daily index values for benchmarking and research.
Overview
Maps & Atlases Index (MAPI): rare books and manuscripts market data
The Maps & Atlases Index (MAPI) delivers daily index values tracking the antique maps and atlases market on a consistent methodology, for benchmarking, valuation and research.
The index is built on ALT/FNDATA's rare books and manuscripts sales data (over 19,000 Maps & Atlases lots since 2001, with 15,000+ realised prices). Index values come in JSON, CSV and SQL formats and update daily.
What you can do with this data
- Benchmarking: measure this segment against the wider collectibles market.
- Portfolio and trend research: track performance over time on a consistent methodology.
- Valuation and insurance: market-based values for appraisal, estate and cover.
- Research and reporting: ground analysis in realised auction prices.
Dataset facts
- Data formats: JSON, CSV, SQL tables
- Geographic coverage: Global (North America, Europe, Asia)
- History: 2001 to present
- Update frequency: Daily
- Update type: Incremental
- Sources: Auction houses, online marketplaces, dealer listings, catalogues
- Provider: ALT/FNDATA (Oarbt Inc.)
More ALT/FNDATA data on AWS Data Exchange
ALT/FNDATA publishes a Rare Books & Manuscripts feed, a Rare Book & Manuscript Index and segment indices (Comic Books, Manuscripts & Autographs, Maps & Atlases) on AWS Data Exchange. Search "ALT/FNDATA" to see the full catalogue.
Getting started
For help evaluating this dataset for your use case, or to discuss coverage and integration, contact the ALT/FNDATA data team at info@altfndata.com .
Full dataset overview and coverage detail: https://altfndata.com/data-exchange/maps-and-atlases-index-mapi/
Highlights
- Daily market-performance index for the antique maps and atlases market, built on 19,000+ lots since 2001, with 15,000+ realised prices.
- Grounded in realised auction and marketplace prices. Delivered in JSON, CSV and SQL formats.
- Part of a family of ALT/FNDATA rare books and manuscripts indices on AWS Data Exchange. Daily-updated index values.
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You will receive access to the following data sets.
Data set name | Type | Historical revisions | Future revisions | Sensitive information | Data dictionaries | Data samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
all_books_data | All historical revisions | All future revisions | Not included | Not included |
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