4to (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.; 200 x 150 mm). Title printed in red and black, "A Catalogue of the Maps in this Book" facing title, 78 engraved maps in the text; occasional light marginal spotting and soiling. Contemporary blind-tooled calf, ruled in a single panel with fleuron stamps at four corners, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, red sprinkled edges; extremities worn, some scratches and scuffs.

George Whichcote (contemporary ms. exlibris twice on title)

Sabin 50535; Wing M-2620

occasional light marginal spotting and soiling. Contemporary blind-tooled calf, ruled in a single panel with fleuron stamps at four corners, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, red sprinkled edges; extremities worn, some scratches and scuffs.
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Handsome copy of the second, enlarged edition. First published in 1680 with only 62 maps, this edition includes a general map of America showing California as an island and fifteen additional regional maps of the Americas.