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Auction 151, Lot 774

"Maps of Africa An Illustrated and Annotated Carto-Bibliography", Norwich, Oscar I.

Subject: References

Period: 1983 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
9.1 x 11.8 inches
23.1 x 30 cm
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This great reference was written by one of the leading collectors of the maps of Africa. The book comprises an in-depth look at the continent from the beginning of the Age of Exploration to modern times. Both maps of the African continent as a whole, as well as regional maps of Africa are catalogued. Second edition, revised and edited by Jeffrey C. Stone. 408 pages filled with illustrations, some colored, covering 345 maps. Hardbound in blue cloth with illustrated dust jacket.

References:

Condition: B+

The text is clean and bright with minor soiling on the fore-edges. The front hinge is starting and the dust jacket is in moderate condition.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/19/2014

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