Maps by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2 vols. Contain 160 maps of different parts of the world, hand-tinted, and 52 magnificent city plans. Contemporary half morocco, worn, boards detached and no spines. Contains the earlier version of the Australian and NZ maps of 1838.The plans are most attractive, with engraved vignettes throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 vols. Contemporary half morocco. 212 maps and plans and 6 astronomical maps.Some maps folding. Minor faults and marginal damage on some, but generally in good condition. Some maps have attractive engraved vignettes. This is the first publication of the combined maps, which were separately issued by the Society from 1829 to this publication date of 1844. An important collection of maps which continued to have a publication life beyond the 1840s.

Condition: Good. Vol I. With 112 engraved and partially hand-colored maps. folio. Full contemporary leather, with blind and gilt stamping. Cover split at spine; leather exhibits significant rubbing and scratches. Minor int. foxing and soil. Else very good; many maps/plates fine or near fine. The maps are colored in outline. They are primarily country maps in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This volume does not have city maps.

unbound. Condition: Good. Early edition. paper printed map paper size ca. 13.5" x 16.5" one from 1836 showing Isalnds in the Atlantic Ocean with color outlines. One from 1840 shows the whole of the Pacific Ocean with Americas on the right and Australia, Japan, China on the left with lots of islands between - this has many areas in color outline. The Third map- also from 1840 shows many island groups in the Pacific with just a little coloring. All three are age toned with light to moderste soiling and have very small chips missing from edge or short closed tears - without loss of information. Overall, good copies from this educational society. Note: maps, likely will be shipped rolled, as it would be impractial to send flat.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dark brown covers one-quarter leatherbound. Boards show some wear, rippling, scuffing, smudges, edgewear. Corners are worn, with exposed board. Top board is detached. See photos. Spine has remnants of gilt text and is worn with chipped ends. See photos. Binding of print block is intact. Top board is off. Pastedowns and feps have some toning, marks from handling. Ex libris Sir Philip Rose, with bookplate on front pastedown. See photos. Maps are bright and clear, plates are printed single-sided, maps are of varying sizes, some fold out. One map with a long closed tear, with old tape repair. Marginal toning and some light edgewear. See photos. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Interior pages show scattered foxing, some light edgewear, title page and table of maps pages show creasing. See photos.** PS2026.0311** 112 maps. 13.25 x 16 inches** Large folio volume. Publisher's dark brown grosgrain cloth with leather at spine and corners. Top board is detached; binding intact otherwise. Title page, table of contents, and index to places shown, followed by 112 world and country maps printed single-sided. Maps with outline color; geological map of England and Wales hand colored in full color. Maps are Very Good, with scattered foxing at margins and verso; old tape repair to closed tear of one map.** The 112 hand-colored engraved maps that comprise this fine atlas were originally issued in parts by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge beginning in 1829. The SDUK, as the Society was known, was first conceived by Henry Brougham (b. 1778), Edinburgh lawyer and member of the House of Commons. The aim of the Society was to reach as many people as possible, which they did by keeping costs of production down and offering a low selling price. Quality was not sacrificed; each of their maps is a handsome work of art, accurate in detail, finely engraved and printed on good quality paper. Over a period of fourteen years the series expanded to 209 plates and two volumes, with over three million maps sold.** Association copy. The handsome bookplate at the front pastedown reads, "The Arms Borne by Sir Philip Rose of Rayners, Co. Bucks, Bt. Probitate ac Virtute." Sir Philip Rose, 1st Baronet (1816-1883) was a British solicitor and political agent. He was a close political associate of Benjamin Disraeli and supported reforms in public health. He is perhaps best-known today as one of the namesakes of the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010425"**.

Folio (mm 410x350); pagg. 4 di testo con spiegazioni delle mappe, 6 tavole celesti, incise in rame.Queste sono eseguite in accordo con la proiezione gnomonica in prospettiva, la magnitudine dei corpi celesti viene descritta dalla grandezza del simbolo della stella, vi sono scritte al margine di ogni tav. 5 gradi di magnitudine, i nomi delle stelle rimangono in arabo - latino. Cartoncino verde posteriore con tela ross scuro al dorso e agli angoli. Comprendere e rappresentare i segreti del cosmo Ë un traguardo a cui l'uomo aspira sin dai tempi pi? remoti e gli atlanti celesti gi? dal XVI secolo, epoca in cui inizia l'et? d'oro della cartografia celeste, rappresentano capolavori dell'ingegno umano, realizzati con grande fascino dove arte e conoscenze scientifiche si sono fusi in maniera eccezionale; ovviamente si inseriscono retaggi religioso-culturali nelle interpretazioni pi? o meno fantasiose dei fenomeni celesti e alla evoluzione della conoscenza dell'universo. Nell'Ottocento furono costruiti telescopi ottici, molto pi? efficienti dei cannocchiali galileiani del '600, e furono realizzate nuove scoperte, tra le quali gli asteroidi e il pianeta Nettuno. Con l'invenzione del telescopio l'uomo Ë riuscito ad indagare pi? a fondo sulle dinamiche celesti, aprendo finalmente una finestra sull'universo e le sue regole. Ancora oggi a distanza di secoli dalla loro realizzazione, queste carte sono capaci di trasmetterci lo straordinario messaggio per il quale sono state concepite. Bell'esemplare con minime fioriture, ultima carta anticamente restaurata ad angolo e margine inf. Nr.cat: astronomia.

folio. pp. 4. 6 partly coloured engraved celestial charts. lacking wrs. (some chipping & staining to edges of outer sheets, some light spotting, some chipping along spine & inner margins).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1844 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 218 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 218 James Mickleburgh , Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain ).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1836. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 148, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 148 148.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 218, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 218 218.