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Auction 99, Lot 700

"The Atlas of Atlases - The Map Maker's Vision of the World", Allen, Phillip

Subject: Reference - Cartography

Period: 1992 (published)

Publication: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

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Size:
10.8 x 12.4 inches
27.4 x 31.5 cm
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With 350 full color illustrations, this book reproduces some of the most stunning and important maps from five centuries of atlases. Here are lavishly illustrated atlases and maps from The Cadbury Collection, Birmingham Central Library, which show history in the making. Accompanying text has insightful commentaries. Hard bound, dj., 160 pages.

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Condition: A

Marker line in bottom foredge, else fine.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $45

Closed on 6/12/2002

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