Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to the 18th Centuries by Skelton R a (102 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. H/B copy in Very Good condition. The book is clean & tightly bound throughout. The D/J is in good condition However there is one repaired small rip on the top of the front cover. No Inscriptions. Free Postage Within the UK.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 'Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries' by R. A. Skelton. Spring Books 1967 edition. VG in edge rubbed dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. First Edition. Heavy book but no extra postage will be asked for within the UK, (overseas at cost.) Red cloth with gilt titling on spine. Gilt illustrated on upper boards. Slightly bowed boards. Rubbed edges. No ownership marks. vii, 80pp, 84 full page colour & b/w plates clean and tight. Size: 4to.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 86 b/w and Colour Plates (illustrator). Third Impression. This is a very heavy book but it will be supplied at the default p & p to addresses within the UK. Revised edition. Dust jacket is in a protective sleeve, closed tears and edge wear. Blue cloth with bright gilt lettering to spine. Slightly rubbed to lower edge. No inscription. 80 pages plus plates clean and tight. This handsomelly illustrated book provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. The 86 reproductions, 12 in full colour, serves as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. The introduction describes the techniques used for engraving & printing, the history of the map trade, the development of symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map collecting.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. With dust jacket. Photograph available on request.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Skelton, R. A. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Hardback, red cloth, gilt titles to spine. 32cm x 25.5cm. 80pp + 84 plates. 1st edition 1952. Spine a little faded, slight wear to extremities. Clean inside. A pleasing copy. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (q13).

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: V G rubbed. re-issue. 80pp, 84 plates. d.j. a trifle rubbed.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1500grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. No Jacket. 84 plates, some colour, index; viii+80pp. 4to orig. cloth, spine faded, some wear on extremities,

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Humphreys, A. L. (illustrator). 2nd impression of the 1965 revised edition. Jacket not price clipped. One closed tear to front tail. Slightly spotted, as are the page edges. With 84 reproductions. Item Type: Book. Illustrator: Humphreys, A. L. Category: Reference; Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 015558.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. vii + 80pp text, 84 full page plates, bound in red cloth, remains of torn dustwrapper tucked inside; Large Quarto.

Cloth, gilt cover device, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Covers scuffed and withsome marks, slightly worn at extremities, contents Good.

Cloth, gilt cover device, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Name on front pastedown endpaper, covers rubbed and slightly marked, colour variation on rear board, otherwise Good.

Cloth, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Good in a used and chipped dustwrapper, old tape-repair at top edge.

Cloth, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Good in a used and torn dustwrapper which is a little stained on its inside face.

Reprint of a revised edition of Old Decorative Maps and Charts by A L Humphries. : Very good blue boards with some signs of fading in places, clean and tight, 11.00 x 7.75 inches approx. , well used dustjacket, has been poorly repaired with tape to the outside at one point this has been removed and the tears are now internally repaired, not price clipped, 80 pages followed by 84 colour and mono plates of maps at rear, contents very good tight and clean, some discoloring to closed page edges.

Cloth, gilt cover device, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Boards rubbed and scuffed, large grease-stains to endpapers and several margins (though not affecting text)., name on front free endpaper.

Cloth, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Very Good in a used and lightly soiled dustwrapper.

large format hardback [32x25cm]. 87 pages + maps. good clean condition internally but the binding is a bit rubbed and worn around the spine. from the library of the Cruising Association. [heavy book that may require extra shipping charges for overseas orders].

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Lightly edge-rubbed boards, more so on the corners. Some splitting to head of spine. Library stamps and labels. Minimal wear to pages. Plates in black & white and colour.

4to, vii, 80pp, with 84 reproductions in Colour and Black-and-White, Red Cloth Gilt in Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket.

Cloth, gilt cover device, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Front board bowed, otherwise Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A hardback volume in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

OLeinen / Hardcover m. OU. A revised edition of "Old decorative maps and charts" by A. L. Humphreys. This handsomely illustrated book provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries., 80 Seiten Text und 84 Seiten Abbildungen, GUTER ZUSTAND, GOOD, BON ETAT. Text englisch Size: 28 x 22 Cm. 1600 Gr.

Cloth, gilt cover device, large 4to, vii, 80 pp, 84 plates (chiefly maps, 12 in colour) This book "provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks between the 15th and 18th centuries. In these four centuries, from the birth of map-printing to the eve of scientific cartography, the printed map was the chief vehicle of popular geographical ideas. It was also, and still is, a source of visual pleasure. The early map-maker's deficiencies of knowledge and technique encouraged him to exercise his sense of fitness in design and his ingenuity in the decoration of his work. The design of his maps was controlled no less by the tools and processes used in engraving and printing them than by the public for whom they were made and by the commercial channels through which they were circulated. These topics have received little notice in most gencral works on cartography and they are given special attention in this volume. The 86 reproductions, 12 of which are in full colour, serve as a specimen book to illustrate the development of map-design and decoration. Of these reproductions 22 are new to this work, the remainder having been published in A. L. Humphreys' Old Decorative Maps and Charts (1926). The text, by Mr R. A. Skelton, is entirely new and comprises an Introduction, a General Bibliography, and eight chapters dealing with the successive phases or national schools of map-making. The Introduction describes the techniques used for engraving and printing maps, the history of the map-trade, the development of the symbols, lettering, decoration and colouring of maps, some problems in the dating and study of engraved maps, their mortality, and the history of map-collecting. Each of the chapters that follow is associated with one group of plates and includes a short essay on it, a select bibliography, and notes on each of the plates. Although geographically the scope of the work is world-wide, in the text and the choice of new illustrations special prominence has been given to English maps, since these may be expected to have particular interest for readers in the English-speaking world." from the blurb. Scratch on front board, otherwise Good in a used dustwrapper which is edgeworn with some loss.

Reprint. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; viii, 80p, 84 leaves of plates (some col) : facsim. maps. Notes; This ed. originally published, London : Staples Press, 1952. A revised ed. of 'Old decorative maps and charts' by A.L. Humphreys, published, London : Halton and Truscott-Smith, 1926. Subject; Maps, Early Facsimiles. 2 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Blue cloth, titled in gilt down the spine, pictorial dust-jacket. A fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. In tidy condition with a very good, slightly rubbed, dust jacket Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. FIRST Edition!vii+80pp + 84 map reproductions. Original binding tight but shows wear; name in front otherwise Clean.

Reprint. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; viii, 80p, 84 leaves of plates (some col) : facsim. maps. Notes; This ed. originally published, London : Staples Press, 1952. A revised ed. of 'Old decorative maps and charts' by A.L. Humphreys, published, London : Halton and Truscott-Smith, 1926. Subject; Maps, Early Facsimiles. 2 Kg.