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Auction 158, Lot 463

"The Mapping of America", Tooley, R. V.

Subject: References

Period: 1980 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.5 x 10 inches
19.1 x 25.4 cm
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An excellent reference work detailing the cartographic history of North America. There are essays on French mapping of the Americas, California as an island, Smith's map of Virginia and its many derivatives, marine surveys of James Cook, City Plans, Jansson-Visscher maps of New England, mapping the Great Lakes, maps of America in various editions of Ortelius' Theatrum, and more. 519 pages, with 179 uncolored illustrations. First edition, hard bound in green buckram, no dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents tight with minor wear to covers.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/22/2016

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