A Description of Early Maps, Originals and Facsimiles (1452-1611) Being a Part of the Permanent Wall Exhibition of the American Geographical Society,

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This comprehensive guide to early maps provides a wealth of information on the history and development of cartography from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries. Drawing on the resources of the American Geographical Society, the book features detailed descriptions and reproductions of a wide range of cartographic works, as well as informative commentary on their significance and context.