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Auction 169, Lot 815

"The Mapping of North America - Three Centuries of Map-Making 1500-1860", Goss, John

Subject: References

Period: 1990 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
10.4 x 14.3 inches
26.4 x 36.3 cm
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By focusing on the evolution of mapping, this book reveals how the perceptions of the world changed as more areas were explored. It contains many of the most important and famous maps of the Americas as well as some of the more common nineteenth century examples. 184 pp, introduction plus 85 full-page illustrations, of which 80 are in color, each with well researched information. Hardbound in cloth with illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents clean and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/12/2018

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