300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves.
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Phaidon Editors
John W. Hessler is a Specialist in Computational Geography and Geographic Information Science at the Library of Congress. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London, he is the author of more than 100 books and articles.
Daniel Crouch is a rare book dealer and founder of Daniel Crouch Rare Books. He has given numerous lectures on maps and atlases, including talks at the Library of Congress, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Fine Arts Museum, Houston.
300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves.
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Vendeur : Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0003467693
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Vendeur : Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. The binding is tight, corners sharp. A 1" split in the rear gutter. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover. 4to. 352pp. N° de réf. du vendeur PARSphaME
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Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Used - Very Good. 300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves. Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics, map dealers and collectors, the maps represent over 5,000 years of cartographic innovation drawing on a range of cultures and traditions. Comprehensive in scope, this book features all types of map from navigation and surveys to astronomical maps, satellite and digital maps, as well as works of art inspired by cartography. Unique curated sequence presents maps in thought-provoking juxtapositions for lively, stimulating reading. Features some of the most influential mapmakers and institutions in history, including Gerardus Mercator, Abraham Ortelius, Phyllis Pearson, Heinrich Berann, Bill Rankin, Ordnance Survey and Google Earth. Easy-to-use format, with large reproductions, authoritative texts and key caption information, it is the perfect introduction to the subject. Also features a comprehensive illustrated timeline of the history of cartography, biographies of leading cartographers and a glossary of cartographic terms. wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector. Used copy with some wear to the dj. Binding is tight no interior marks. N° de réf. du vendeur 319018
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur SA03I-00352
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Vendeur : Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Unused. Some bumps/wear at edges/corners of jacket and hard board. Light marks/scratches to jacket. Black pen mark at bottom text block, lightly touching inside rear hard board edge. Faint occasional marks at text blocks. Pages as new and unread. N° de réf. du vendeur 036670-20a
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Vendeur : Trinders' Fine Tools, Clare, Sudbury, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. 11 5/8" x 10", 352 pages, comprehensively illustrated in colour, timeline, biographies, glossary. Brings together more than 300 fascinating maps from the birth of cartography to cutting-edge digital maps of the twenty-fist century. The book's unique arrangement, with the maps organized in complimentary or contrasting pairs, reveals how the history of our attempts to make flat representations of the world has been full of beauty, ingenuity and innovation. Selected by an international panel of curators, academics and collectors, the maps reflect the many reasons people make maps, such as to find their way, to assert ownership, to record human activity, to establish control, to encourage settlement, to plan military campaigns or to show political power. The selection includes the greatest names in cartography, such as James Cook, Gerard Mercator, Matthew Fontaine Maury and Phyllis Pearsall, as well as maps from indigenous cultures around the world, rarely seen maps from lesser known cartographers, and maps of outstanding beauty and surprising individuality from the current generation of map makers. Hb in dw, slight dent to lower edge of upper board, otherwise virtually as new. Note - this is a very heavy book, additional postage may be requested. N° de réf. du vendeur 007392
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Vendeur : Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Illustrated. N° de réf. du vendeur FORT499710
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