A. Investing in Maps, by Roger Baynton-Williams, published 1969 (8.7 x 12.0"). Comprehensive guide, discusses the range of maps that can be found on the market and approximate indications of their values, with descriptions of the methods by which they were made, and the men who made them. While the market values are now quite outdated, the book provides an excellent overview of the various factors affecting value. 160 pages, 16 full-page color reproductions and many other black and white illustrations. Hardbound in blue cloth, gold titling on spine, with illustrated dust jacket.

B. Antique Maps for the Collector, by Richard van de Gohm, published 1972 (7.6 x 9.6"). This work is a concise history of cartography, with an examination of the major European cartographers from the 14th to the 18th centuries. The book also discusses printing and coloring techniques, restoration, identification, starting a collection and includes a glossary of map makers. Illustrated with more than 130 images (some in color), 157 pp. First American Edition, published by The MacMillan Co. Hardbound with illustrated dust jacket.

C. Collecting Antique Maps An Introduction to the History of Cartography, by Jonathan Potter, published 1999 (8.9 x 12.1"). This is a revised edition of this very nice introduction to collecting antique maps. Text and illustrations, many in color, cover all parts of the world from about 1500 to 1850. The book is divided into three sections: Looking at Maps deals with collecting - how to look at antique maps and starting a collection; Mapping the World and Its Countries focuses on the great variety of antique maps, charts, plans, and globes; and Curiosities and Miniatures looks at maps with a difference - maps as objects, celestial and thematic maps and maps of amusement. Hardbound in green with gilt title on spine. Illustrated dust jacket. 207 pages.

D. Cities of the World Europe- Africa - Asia, by Lelio Pagani, published 1990 (10.7 x 15.1"). This work is a facsimile edition of a portion of Braun & Hogenberg's first volume of Civitates Orbis Terrarum, published in 1572. The volume contains 29 of the 58 plates from the original first volume, including Paris, Barcelona, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Vienna, Naples, Venice, Jerusalem, Istanbul, Cairo, and many more. The plates are preceded by an introduction by Lelio Pagani and a reproduction of the title page from the Civitates Orbis Terrarum. Hardbound with illustrated front cover.

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Condition: A

Very minor wear.