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Auction 128, Lot 988

"[Lot of 3] Animals and Maps [and] English Place-Names [and] From Circle to Sphere: Historic Maps Since Columbus",

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1949-92 (published)

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Color: Black & White

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1) by Wilma George, 1969, Berkeley. 235 pages including index. (6 x 9.8") This study of the significance of animal distribution on the science of cartography throughout history includes mythical animals.

2) by H.G. Stokes, 1949, London. Color frontis, 64 black and white illustrations, primarily photographs. 120 pages, including index. (5.5 x 8.5")

3) A Catalog of an Exhibition 17 January - 12 April 1992 by John Delaney, Princeton. 113 pages plus nine-page introduction. (8.5 x 5.5") A catalog of a map exhibition to commemorate the quincentenary of Columbus' first voyage to America. Contains illustrations (two in color) and background on some of the most important and decorative maps of the world and America and discusses the discoveries, explorations, and myths. 113 pp. Soft covers.

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Condition: A

All fine or very good.

Estimate: $70 - $95

Sold for: $95

Closed on 5/20/2009

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