A. The Earliest Printed Maps 1472-1500, by Tony Campbell, published 1987 (8.2 x 10.5"). This interesting reference focuses on the 222 maps known or believed to be printed prior to 1501, presenting a thorough history on map-making in the West. It features 69 black and white plates and one in full color at the front. 244 pages with a preface by Professor George Kish, a complete list of figures, an introduction, and various appendices, tables, and indexes. Hardbound in brown cloth with a gilt title on the spine and an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Contents are fine with minor shelf wear and a couple short tears on the dust jacket. (A)

B. The Commerce of Cartography - Making and Marketing Maps in Eighteenth-Century France and England, by Mary Sponberg Pedley, published 2005 (6.4 x 9.4"). This engrossing book is a much-needed study on the commercial cartography boom during the Enlightenment, covering not just the compilation, production, and marketing of maps, but also the public's reception of them. It includes 41 illustrations and 8 color plates. 345 pages. Hardbound in green cloth with gilt title on the spine and an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Like new. (A+)

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