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"[Lot of 2] Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa [and] Norwich's Maps of Africa - An Illustrated and Annotated Carto-Bibliography"

Subject: References, Africa

Period: 1969-97 (published)

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A. Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa, by R.V. Tooley, published 1969 (7.5 x 10.0"). This important reference identifies nearly 500 maps with more than 100 full-page illustrations, some of them in color. It covers both continental maps and maps of South Africa. 132 pages plus 81 b&w plates at the end. Hardbound in green cloth, with gilt title on spine, and an illustrated dust jacket. Scarce First Edition. Condition: Text is clean and bright with endpapers having light foxing. Corners are bumped and there is light wear to dust jacket. (B+)

B. Norwich's Maps of Africa - An Illustrated and Annotated Carto-Bibliography, by Oscar I. Norwich, published 1997 (8.8 x 11.3"). This great reference was written by one of the leading collectors of the maps of Africa. The book comprises an in-depth look at the continent from the beginning of the Age of Exploration to modern times. Both maps of the African continent as a whole, as well as regional maps of Africa are catalogued. Second edition, revised and edited by Jeffrey C. Stone. 408 pages filled with illustrations, some colored, covering 345 maps. Hardbound in red cloth with illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Contents are clean and bright. Dust jacket has minor wear. (A)

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Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/18/2025

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