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Auction 184, Lot 828

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

Subject: References, North America

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 red cloth with gilt titles on spine and illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents are clean and bright with minor sunning along the fore-edges. The dust jacket is lightly worn.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $26

Closed on 9/15/2021

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