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This illustrated work charts the history of the world map from classical times up to the satellite images of the present day. The 70 examples included are accompanied by an informative commentary.
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This illustrated work charts the history of the world map from classical times up to the satellite images of the present day. The 70 examples included are accompanied by an informative commentary.
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Peter Whitfield is a historian, critic and poet. He was formerly the director of Stanfords International Map Centre in London and now runs the publishing company Wychwood Editions
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Original cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. Colour illustrated map on end papers. Numerous colour maps. 160 pages clean and tight. Dimensions: 29.4 x 26.6 x 1.8 cm. This illustrated work charts the history of the world map from classical times up to the satellite images of the present day. The 70 examples included are accompanied by an informative commentary. Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 141473
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. This study explores world mapping from man's earliest pictures of his environment to the exploration of the most remote reaches of the globe in the 20th century. Drawing on a wealth of cartographic images, this text analyzes a wide range of maps as historical, cultural and geographical documents, and places them in the context of the wider history of ideas. This is a 2nd impression hardback with its dustjacket in fine condition. (144 pages & 8 pages of introduction). This is a heavy book over 1.2kg, so there will be an extra postage charge. Seller Inventory # 7592
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