Historic Maps And Views Of Chicago: 24 Frameable Maps and Views - Softcover

Collection, Granger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157912917X ISBN 13: 9781579129170

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc, 2012

Synopsis

The 24 maps and views included in each book date from as far back as the early seventeenth century and up until the preset day. The selection include some of the earliest known maps of each city or area, as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations throughout the city transit maps and more. The original printing information is printed on the reverse side of each map and is accompanied by brief text that describes the image in an historic context and further illuminates its qualities. An introduction to each book by a Granger Collection curator is also included.

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About the Author

For nearly a half-century as the most convenient and reliable source for the history of the world in pictures, The Granger Collection holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age. A The Granger Collection specializes in the history of people, places, things, and events represented in a variety of mediums including photographs, paintings, engravings, lithographs, and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157912917X
• ISBN 13: 9781579129170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56