A. 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, black & white (7.8 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.

B. Globes from the Western World, by Elly Dekker and Peter van der Krogt, published 1993, printed color (9.9 x 11.4"). This terrific reference is a must for collectors interested in globes. It includes information on the production of manuscript and printed globes and features chapters on globes made in the Dutch Republic, Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain, the United States, and Central Europe. Notable globemakers such as Coronelli, the Valks, Doppelmayr, and Delamarche are discussed. The book is filled with illustrations in black & white and color. Published by Zwemmer. 183 pages. Hardbound in black cloth with gilt title on spine and an illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents are clean and tight on both volumes. Both dust jackets have minor shelf wear.