Books about Cartography
About This Collection
A collection of atlases and other books on the science and art of cartography, including a volume of Ptolemy’s Geography, an 1812 edition of Lawrence Furlong’s The American Coast Pilot, and an R.A.F. Map Catalogue published in 1945.
The specific rare books listed here are constantly changing as we sell and acquire new material, so please check back often and contact us if you’re interested in a title you do not currently see on this page.
Collection Highlights
About Second Story Books
Second Story Books, an ABAA/ILAB member, is Washington, DC’s oldest used and rare bookstore and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Internationally known for its fine selection of antiquarian and out-of-print titles and collections, Second Story Books also provides appraisals for institutions and individuals.
