This beautifully illustrated book features 78 rich, colorful reproductions of maps of the United States covering three centuries, from 1570 to 1870. A terrific reference for an important subject that is described by the author as follows, "Whereas in Europe the primary task of cartography was to visualize a densely populated and long-known continent, in America the challenge was much greater: the growth of cartography went hand in hand with the exploration and colonization of the previously unknown continent." Hardbound in tan cloth with gilt titles on cover and spine and an illustrated dust jacket. 144 pages.

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Condition: A

Contents are clean and tight, with a small bit of soiling on the table of contents. Covers are near fine except for a slightly bumped corner.