Subject: Reference Books
Period: 1981 (published)
Publication:
Color: Printed Color
Size:
12 x 15 inches
30.5 x 38.1 cm
This publication contains an array of early maps, municipal plans, and sea charts from the 13th century to the 1850's. Each plate is accompanied by information on the cartographer and an explanation of the political developments and geographical discoveries that influenced the map's design. Hardbound in green cloth with gilt letters on spine and illustrated original dust-wrapper. 148 pp., 68 color plates, several foldouts.
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Condition: A
Text and images all fine. Some minor rubbing on jacket.