"American Maps and Mapmakers Commercial Cartography in the Nineteenth Century", Ristow, Walter W.

An essential reference book for enthusiasts of 19th century American cartography that uses 28 chapters and 212 illustrations to document the publishing history, and the obstacles encountered, in mapping the fast growing country. Dr. Ristow, former Chief of the Map Division of the Library of Congress, has condensed an enormous amount of personal knowledge and information to present to us a wide range of American maps appearing in the post-Revolutionary War era. Hardbound in brown cloth with gilt title on spine, with illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents and covers are as new with no sign of use. Dust jacket is sun faded on spine with one tiny tear.