London: Staples Press, 1952. A revised edition of Old Decorative Maps and Charts by A. L. Humphreys. From the library of Arthur E. Covington, the well-known Canadian astronomer. Large quarto. 84 plates. 80 pp. plus plates. Light foxing on endpapers, with bookplate on front paste-down endpaper. Burgundy cloth with gilt titles. Corners bumped. Pink DJ with colour illustration. Small chips, light wear along the edges. VG/VG. First Edition.

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Bookseller: J. Wyatt Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 015986
Title: DECORATIVE PRINTED MAPS OF THE 15TH TO 18TH CENTURIES
Author: Skelton, R. A
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Staples Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1952
Keywords: Maps
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