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Auction 103, Lot 669

"Old Maps & Globes", Lister, Raymond

Subject: Cartographic Reference

Period: 1979 (published)

Publication: Bell & Hyman

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.7 x 10 inches
19.6 x 25.4 cm
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An excellent resource for the map researcher and collector. It outlines the history of maps and charts, map production and how to date maps and documents using watermarks. Includes a section on globes and armillary spheres, as well as a most useful biographical list of cartographers, engravers, printers and publishers from 1500-1850. 256 pp., 59 plates. Hardbound in red cloth and illustrated dust jacket. Revised edition.

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Condition: A+

Book fine, dustjacket with some very mild shelf wear.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/11/2003

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