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Auction 186, Lot 823

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"[Lot of 2] Landmarks of Mapmaking - An Illustrated Survey of Maps and Mapmaking [and] Explorers' Maps - Chapters in the Cartographic Record of Geographical Discovery",

Subject: References

Period: 1958-81 (published)

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A. Landmarks of Mapmaking - An Illustrated Survey of Maps and Mapmaking, by R.V. Tooley & Charles Bricker, published 1981 (10.4 x 14.5"). Charles Bricker wrote the text for this beautifully produced and well-illustrated cartographic reference. It covers the exploration and mapping of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. The preface is by Gerald Roe Crone, and the maps were chosen by R. V. Tooley. Comprised of 276 pp., over 350 illustrations, including maps, portraits, title pages, and reproductions from early sources, 14 color folding maps, other color illustrations, bibliography, and index. This edition was published by Dorset Press. Folio, hardbound in brown cloth with gilt titles on the spine and an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Contents are near fine with just a hint of toning along the edges. Covers have minor shelf wear. Dust jacket has some light soil and a short edge tear. (A)

B. Explorers' Maps - Chapters in the Cartographic Record of Geographical Discovery, by R.A. Skelton, published 1958 (7.7 x 10.0"). This reference focuses on European exploration and traces the progress of cartography from the maps and charts of medieval travelers to the more scientific mapping of the 18th and 19th centuries. 337 pp., with 219 illustrations. Hard bound in white cloth with illustrated dust jacket. First edition. Condition: Contents are very good with light scattered foxing on the endpapers. There are some spots on the spine and minor shelf wear to the covers. Dust jacket is chipped and soiled. (B+)

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Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $65

Closed on 2/9/2022

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