An excellent reference work detailing the cartographic history of North America. There are essays on French mapping of the Americas, California as an island, Smith's map of Virginia and its many derivatives, marine surveys of James Cook, City Plans, Jansson-Visscher maps of New England, mapping the Great Lakes, maps of America in various editions of Ortelius' Theatrum, and more. Originally published as Volume 2 in the Holland Press Cartographia series, 519 pages, with 179 uncolored illustrations. Hardbound in green buckram with gilt title on spine and an illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents are near fine. Covers have minor shelf wear. Dust jacket is lightly sunned with a bit of wear.