Some maps are too big to fit in the binder. Some of the maps are so large, they have to be folded several times - 'folded back' so to speak. If the paper is relatively thick, this may easily cause ugly, unnecessary folds or tears. A good example it this beautiful map of the town of Castricum and surrounding country from 1737, made by the largest cartography publishing house of the 18th century, Covens & Mortier. Cornelis Mortier and Johannes Covens were not only excellent map makers, the were also very good at buttering up their patrons.
This is some dedication:
"Offered to the noble most excellent Lord, The lord Mr Lieve Geelvinck, Lord of Castricum, Mynden, the Loosdrecht & Mayor and Counsel of the city of Amsterdam, Administrator of the East-Indian Company, etc, etc, etc. is this Map, the Estate of Castricum, Offered and Dedicated with Indebted Deference by Your Greatly Respectable Honour's most Obedient and Humble Servants, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1737."
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