These are indispensable cartographic reference works covering nearly 200 years of North American maps. Each of the 774 maps featured over the two volumes is discussed in great detail with a description of both its publication and background history, including those of the cartographers and publishers. All maps are illustrated (23 in full color). The first volume has 568 pages, the second 540 pages, both hardbound in maroon cloth, with dust jackets.

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The first volume is in B+ condition, with a slightly shaken binding, as is common with this edition, and the front hinge starting. The second volume is in A condition, with clean and tight contents. Dust jackets have light soiling and shelf wear.