Maps Annotated Worlds 300 (18 results)

Condition: Very Good. Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2025.

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dj. First Edition. New York: DK:, 2025. First edition, Hardcover, new sans dust jacket as issued, 479 pp. This is an exceptionally nice book. Extremely interesting, colorful and informative. It also weighs a blood ton. Full color, oversize, slick paper and weighing-in at more than five pounds. We?ll ask for additional postage on this sucker and for your forgiveness for doing so. ?Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chinese star maps, decipher medieval Mappa Mundi, and find out how the world is split into time zones. Organized chronologically, the book features maps from all over the world, explaining key elements such as compasses, scales, symbols, and geographic features. Each map is also set in historical context, making Maps, Annotated a complete overview of the history of cartography. From Babylonian world maps to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlán and the Gaia map of the Milky Way, immerse yourself in the most intriguing maps ever created. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, Maps, Annotated is a must for all armchair explorers.? First edition, Hardcover, new sans dust jacket as issued.…

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Hardback. DK, Dorling Kindersley Ltd. A guided tour of the world's most important and beautiful maps This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time. Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where dragons were once said to lurk. Organized chronologically, the book includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than 5,000 years, explaining everything from scales and compasses to meteorological symbols, and exploring techniques from engraving and printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in their wider cultural and historical context, providing a complete overview of the subject. Combining stunning reproductions with precise annotation, visual analysis, and pull-out details, Maps, Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world's most celebrated maps right into your home, telling the fascinating stories behind each one. Hardback.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 480 pages. 9.53x1.42x11.26 inches. In Stock.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Maps, Annotated | The World's 300 Greatest Maps Explained | Buch | 480 S. | Englisch | 2025 | Dorling Kindersley Ltd. | EAN 9780241682845 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time.Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where dragons were once said to lurk.Organized chronologically, the book includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than 5,000 years, explaining everything from scales and compasses to meteorological symbols, and exploring techniques from engraving and printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in their wider cultural and historical context, providing a complete overview of the subject.Combining stunning reproductions with precise annotation, visual analysis, and pull-out details, Maps, Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world's most celebrated maps right into your home, telling the fascinating stories behind each one.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day.Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created.Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chinese star maps, decipher medieval Mappa Mundi, and find out how the world is split into time zones. Organized chronologically, the book features maps from all over the world, explaining key elements such as compasses, scales, symbols, and geographic features. Each map is also set in historical context, making Maps, Annotated a complete overview of the history of cartography.From Babylonian world maps to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlán and the Gaia map of the Milky Way, immerse yourself in the most intriguing maps ever created. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, Maps, Annotated is a must for all armchair explorers.…

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Condition: New.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.