MAPS AND MAP-MAKERS. by Tooley, R. V - (1982.)

New York:: Crown,, (1982.). Hardcover -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket (upper corners bumped, short tear in dj near spine,). Revised edition, first thus. Originally published in 1949, this was one of the first general works on the subject by a leading London antiquarian book and map dealer, designed to be a guide for students and collectors. "Gives full information and illustrations of the principal map-makers and map publishers and their work from the earliest times to the 19th century, combining an appreciation of the popular decorative side of early maps with historical and bibliographical notes." Illustrated with 104 black and white reproductions and color plates. Index. 140 pp.