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Auction 175, Lot 695

"[4 Volumes in 2 Books] A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress", Phillips, P. Lee

Subject: References

Period: 1971 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
6 x 9 inches
15.2 x 22.9 cm
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This is the complete and unabridged Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. reprint of the original edition that was published in Washington, 1909-1920. It is an invaluable reference for librarians, booksellers, historians, and carto-bibliographers. The catalog consists of 5,324 atlases held by the Library of Congress at the time of compilation, most with partial or complete collations. The atlases are arranged chronologically within geographic divisions. There are copious annotations and indexes of authors, cartographers, engravers, and geographic subjects. Individual maps are not described. 8vo, uniformly hardbound in navy cloth with silver titles on cover and spine.

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Condition: A

There are few creased pages, otherwise near fine.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $125

Closed on 11/13/2019

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