British Maps and Map-Makers Lynam 1947 3rd Impression Illus. DJ Cartography

Description: • Author: Edward Lynam • Full Title: British Maps and Map-Makers • Publisher: Collins / Adprint Limited London • Year: 1947 • Edition/Printing: Third Impression (Revised) • Binding style and materials: Red cloth-bound boards with illustrated paper dust jacket • Notable features: Part of the "Britain in Pictures" series. Contains a short bibliography. • Illustrations, maps, plates, engravings, foldouts, or decorative elements: Features 8 plates in color and 22 illustrations in black & white, depicting various historical maps and cartographic elements. • Historical or collectible significance: A key work on the history of British cartography and the notable individuals who shaped map-making traditions. Condition: Exterior The illustrated paper dust jacket is present, showing general shelf wear, rubbing to edges and corners, and some light creasing. The spine of the dust jacket exhibits light fading and rubbing. The underlying red cloth-bound boards are well-preserved with minimal wear. The book's edges show light shelf wear, with no discernible gilt. Interior The interior pages are clean and crisp, printed on cream-colored Mellotex book paper. Light toning is present on the endpapers, particularly the front free endpaper, which bears an inscription: "Merry Xmas To Donald from Maria 33". No foxing, tears, stains, creases, or repairs are evident on the displayed pages. All stated color plates and black & white illustrations are present.…