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The Island of Lost Maps. A true Story of Cartographic Crime

The Island of Lost Maps. A true Story of Cartographic Crime

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The Island of Lost Maps. A true Story of Cartographic Crime

by Harvey, Miles

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ISBN 10
0767908260
ISBN 13
9780767908269
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New York: Broadway Books, 2001. xxi, 404pp, index, notes, few bw ills. Or card covers. Corner crease to each cover, light toning to page edges. Tells the story of the theft of scores of valuable centuries old maps from some of the most prominent research libraries in the US by antiques dealer Gilbert Jospeh Bland Jr. The author unravels the mystery of Bland's life, mapping out the world of cartography and cartographic crime.. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.

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Bookseller
Lawrence Jones AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Island of Lost Maps. A true Story of Cartographic Crime
Author
Harvey, Miles
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Reprint
ISBN 10
0767908260
ISBN 13
9780767908269
Publisher
Broadway Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2001
Keywords
Library Maps Theft Crime Cartography Gilbert Joseph Bland Antiques Biblioklept
Bookseller catalogs
Antiques Collectibles Hobbies; Books on Books, Publishing, Writing etc; True Crime;

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Lawrence Jones

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About Lawrence Jones

I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.

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Reprint
Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

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