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Auction 194, Lot 740

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"[Lot of 2] Maps and Map-Makers [and] Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries"

Subject: References

Period: 1961-65 (published)

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Color: Printed Color

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A. Maps and Map-Makers, by R.V. Tooley, published 1970 (7.8 x 10.0"). This is the fourth edition of this standard work for any collector's library. It provides information on the principal map makers and publishers throughout the history of cartography. Published by Bonanza Books. 140 pages with 104 illustrations, with some in color. Hardbound in orange cloth with gilt titles on spine and a dust jacket. Condition: Contents are very good with a few pages showing minor foxing and occasional manuscript notations in pencil. Covers and dust jacket have light shelf wear.

B. Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries, by R.A. Skelton, published 1965 (8.9 x 11.3").This is the revised edition of Old Decorative Maps and Charts by A.L. Humphreys with new text by R. A. Skelton. Mr. Skelton was the Superintendent of the Map Room at the British Museum when he published this work. 84 images in color and black & white, 80 text pages. Hardbound in blue cloth, titled in gilt on spine, with an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Text is very good with a chip off one page and light toning and foxing on the endpapers. Corners slightly bumped with sunning on the top of the spine. Dust jacket has some short tears, light soiling and wear.

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Condition: B+

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Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $41

Closed on 9/13/2023

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