A. Landmarks of Mapmaking - An Illustrated Survey of Maps and Mapmaking, by Tooley & Bricker, published 1989 (10.4 x 14.4"). 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.

B. Country Life Book of Antique Maps - An Introduction to the History of Maps and How to Appreciate Them, by Jonathan Potter, published 1988 (8.9 x 12.1"). This reference is a good introduction to collecting antique maps for the newer collector. It is beautifully illustrated, mostly in color. Covering all parts of the world from about 1500 to 1850. Hard bound in cloth with dust jacket. Gilt title at spine. 192pp, including index.

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Condition: A

Contents and covers fine on both books with minor soiling on the dust jackets.