Published by Elsevier, Amsterdam & Brussels, 1968
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Cloth Over Board. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tooley, R. V. {compiled maps} (illustrator). This very large book is bound in a light 'oatmeal' cloth with gilt lettering and design framed in white on spine and front cover, back cover is plain. Bottom corners are lightly bumped, fraying cloth at tail of spine. Some discoloration bottom edge of front board, tail of spine, very light on back board and text sheets due to a spill. Very slight forward cocking of the binding. Hinges and gutters are solid, very light early foxing of endpapers and edges. 'Dirt' mark near center fore-edge of the half-title page. Numerous illustrations: Black and white, full color plates and duo-folds. An interesting look at the development of mapping and knowledge. Due to the large size and weight of this book, it will require additional shipping. Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.