The Mapping of America.

Schwartz, S.I. ; Ehrenberg, R.E.

6 évaluations par Goodreads

Edité par Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, first edition, 1980, 1980

0810913070 / 9780810913073

  • Éd. originale
  • Livre relié
  • Occasion
Afficher toutes les informations
Image de l’article 1 de 3

Vendeur : Wykeham Books, LONDON, Royaume-UniWykeham Books

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 4 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 12 juillet 2001

Membre d’une association professionnelle : ABAILAB

Livre relié

Etat: Occasion

EUR 30,04

EUR 17,50 expédition 
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

Ajouter au panier
Retours gratuits sous 30 jours

A propos de cet article

Cloth, oblong 4to, 28 x 30 cm, 363 pp, 223 numbered ills (84 in colour) and numerous others. Part One. 1500-1800 Seymour I. Schwartz. Mapping a new continent, the first decade: 1500-1510 ; A rough draft of the Atlantic and Gulf coastlines: 1510-1550 ; Early attempts at colonization: 1550-1600 ; Permanent colonization reflected on maps: 1600-1650 ; Expansion of seaboard colonies and exploration of inland waterways: 1650-1700 ; European claims in America: 1700-1750 ; The emergence of the nation: 1750-1800 -- Part Two. Since 1800 / Ralph E. Ehrenberg. Mapping an expanding nation: 1800-1840 ; Emergence of scientific and thematic maps: 1840-1900 ; Mapping an industrialized United States: since 1900. From the blurb: ".in The Mapping of America we watch our nation take shape, from the first tentative charting! to the satellites' overviews of today; we see the explorers' westward push, the settlers' quest, and the growing need for defense, for transport, and for information-especially after the discovery of gold brought the West Coast into the Eastern limelight. . The authors have combed all major collections of maps of America, public and private, to bring together this rich display. War produces many maps, of course, but so does peace: plans for new towns, maps for canals and railroads, for postal service, insurance rates, and traffic density. And, to round out our picture of each period, 131 illustrations of all kinds of related subjects enliven the pages along with the maps and text. If this were not enough, there is the extraordinary pull of the maps themselves. Some are beautiful as works of art, others are hasty sketches made in the wilderness. Some are haunting records of struggles long past, others are finished examples of the cartographer's science and skill. Unique manuscript maps in pen and ink vie with maps reproduced in woodcut, engraving, lithography and its cousin cerography, and by photographic processes; many are in colors, or with hand-colored vignettes and boundaries; they may be on paper, vellum, or cloth. Small wonder that the study and collecting of maps has always been a field intensely cultivated by connoisseurs. Dr. Seymour I. Schwartz, well known as a surgeon and author on surgery, here writes as an ardent and enlightened collector; he presents the maps from the time of the Discovery until 1800. Ralph E. Ehrenberg, of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress, discusses American mapping in this and the past century. In ten chapters, these two distinguished authors bnng together their substantial learning, their perceptive appreciation of American maps, and their knowledge of the lore surrounding mapmakers and their works. Looking at these 223 maps, 84 reproduced in full color, we see the continent discovered and partly explored, the nation wrested free, its boundaries established, and its resources charted as thirteen states become fifty in number. There is something here for every reader! The lavish captions, two bibliographies, and extensive index make this enthralling material easy to enjoy. 354 illustrations, including 84 plates in full color." Corners slightly bumped, covers slightly soiled, otherwise Very Good in slightly soiled dustwrapper.…

N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-56845

Titre
The Mapping of America.
Auteur
Schwartz, S.I. ; Ehrenberg, R.E.
Éditeur
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, first edition, 1980
Année de publication
1980
Jaquette
Jaquette
Reliure
Couverture rigide
ISBN à 10 chiffres
0810913070
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9780810913073
Édition
Edition originale
Catalogues du vendeur
Maps & Cartography

Wykeham Books

LONDON, Royaume-Uni

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 4 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 12 juillet 2001

Membre d’une association professionnelle :

Frais d'expédition de Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Article7 à 10 jours ouvrés25 à 35 jours ouvrés
Premier articleEUR 17,50EUR 17,50
Les délais de livraison sont fixés par les vendeurs et varient en fonction du transporteur et du lieu. Les commandes transitant par les douanes peuvent être retardées et les acheteurs sont responsables de tous les droits ou frais associés. Les vendeurs peuvent vous contacter au sujet de frais supplémentaires afin de couvrir toute augmentation des coûts d'expédition de vos articles.

Modes de paiement

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Chèque
  • En espèces
  • Paypal
  • Virement bancaire

Description de la boutique

We deal principally in books about books, including such subjects as bibliography, printing history, bookbinding, book illustration, typography, the book trade, etc, and have one of the largest stocks in this field. If you are unsure about the condition of any item, we are happy to email a photograph - please ask. We also deal in books by and about Rudyard Kipling.

Spécialité

Bibliographies of Authors, Books about Books, Book Trade, Book Collecting, Bibliographies of Subjects, Library Catalogues, Theory & History of Bibliography, Rudyard Kipling

Membre d’une association professionnelle

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Les membres de ces associations s'engagent à respecter des critères de qualité particulièrement contraignants. Ils se portent garants de l'authenticité de tous les articles proposés à la vente. Ils fournissent des descriptions détaillées et professionnelles, signalent tous défauts et/ou traitements de restauration importants, établissent des prix clairs et précis et font preuve d'équité et d'honnêteté lors de l'achat d'un article.