Buy this book on-line TOOLEY R V : Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern AfricaCarta Press ISBN n/a
1969 1st ed, 132 pp text plus 100 colour and bw plates, Very good condition in hardcover with sunned dw in plastic protector, ownership and beautiful bookplate in prelims Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of TOOLEY R V : Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Tooley, R V [Richard Vere] : Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern AfricaCarta Press, London, 1969
132 pages plus 100 map plates (complete). Hand-numbered 18 of a very limited edition of 25 copies. Signed by Tooley on the certification page. The first of the "The Map Collector?s Series" which is widely regarded as the greatest of Tooley's achievements. The idea of producing a series of monographs on maps was first discussed in 1960 with Robert Stockwell. The interest generated by this idea was widespread and led to The Map Collector?s Circle being formed in April 1963 under Tooley and David Schrire. The series was acclaimed throughout the world, and seen as an important contribution to cartography. It also led to the founding of the Carta Press, aimed at publishing authoritative works on cartography. The first publication, in 1968, was this book, "Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa". A dignified copy. Bound in green leather. Gilt titling on the spine (amiable). The paper trims are edged in gilt (very fresh, agleam). Marbled end papers. The front pastedown has a serene ex-libris plate indicating previous ownership by Edna and Frank Bradlow, the highly esteemed Africana collectors and specialists. The early pages have freckles of foxing. Otherwise, the contents are firm, thick, clean, clear, confident, most assured and most diligent. fk. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Tooley, R V [Richard Vere] : Collectors' Guide to Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, livres rares, libri antichi, antiquarian books and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |