Charles Bicker wrote 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. Second edition, published by Thomas Y. Crowell, 1976. Folio, hardbound in linen cloth, gilt lettering, gilt and white compass rose on front cover, pictorial end-papers, and dust jacket.

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Condition: B+

Contents fine with very minor creasing on a couple of the folding maps and light wear to the cover. The dust jacket has some chips and tears in it and minor soiling.