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Auction 98, Lot 515
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"Down To Earth: Mapping for Everybody", Greenhood, David

Subject: Cartographic Reference

Period: 1944 (published)

Publication: Holiday House

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8.8 x 11.25 inches
22.4 x 28.6 cm
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This book was written for the layman to better understand and appreciate the theories and techniques of maps and mapmaking, Intermingled throughout are fascinating facts, anecdotes and short biographies. One section is devoted entirely to forming a collection and caring for the maps. Hardbound, 262 pp, illustrated endpapers, dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Signed by previous owner on title page and endpaper, dj chipped, torn; book evenly age tone, contents fine.

Estimate: $25 - $35

Sold for: $21

Closed on 3/6/2002

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