A. Maps - A Historical Survey of Their Study and Collecting, by R.A. Skelton, published 1975 (5.3 x 8.0"). This compact and thought-provoking volume originated in Skelton's series of lectures at the Newberry Library and focuses on the history of cartography and how it has evolved as a field of study. 138 pages. Soft illustrated covers. Condition: Contents are near fine with a couple slightly creased corners. Covers have light shelf wear along spine and edges.

B. Old Maps and Globes with a List of Cartographers, Engravers, Publishers and Printers Concerned with Printed Maps and Globes from c. 1500 to c. 1850, by Raymond Lister, published 1979 (7.6 x 9.9"). This excellent resource outlines the history of maps and charts, map production, and how to date maps and documents using watermarks. It includes a section on globes and armillary spheres, as well as a most useful biographical list of cartographers, engravers, printers, and publishers from 1500-1850 that in some cases has better information than Tooley's Dictionary. 256 pages, 59 plates. Hardbound in red cloth with illustrated dust jacket. Revised edition. Condition: Contents are very good, with one small crack in text block and faint toning along text edges.

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