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 pages, over 350 illustrations, including maps, portraits, title pages, and reproductions from early sources, 14 color folding maps, other color illustrations, bibliography, and index. Folio, hardbound in linen cloth, gilt lettering, gilt and white compass rose on front cover.

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Condition: A

Text is near fine with minor toning along the sheet edges. Covers are faintly sunned with a touch of soiling.