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Auction 139, Lot 804

"The Mapping of America", Schwartz & Ehrenberg

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1980 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
11.5 x 10.5 inches
29.2 x 26.7 cm
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An essential reference by a scholarly pair of writers. They present a detailed, analytic history of the mapping of North America, emphasizing the area that comprises the United States. Two major periods are covered; the first extending from 1500 to 1800 and the second from 1800 to the present. First edition, 363 pp., 354 illustrations with 84 plates in full color. Hardbound in white cloth with gilt title on spine.

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Condition: A

Clean and bright with some very faint staining on the endpapers and cover. Dust jacket shows some light shelf wear.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/15/2012

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