Parma by Sduk (2 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Charles Knight London 1844-52 steel engraved town plan; 31 x 37 cm; exc. cond. Very detailed town plan of Parma with a panoramic view, published by the Society for the Diffusion for Useful Knowledge. The Society started to publish maps of the world as a compendium to the ?Library of Useful Knowledge? from 1829 onwards. Their aim was to reach a large market by keeping production costs and end prices down but , nevertheless, their maps excelled in high quality, details, accuracy and their decorative appeal. [ref: 1860 ].…

unbound. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. 13.5 x 16.25". Beautifully designed town plan of Parma in northern Italy. Includes a panoramic view of Parma from the Gate of Sta. Barnaba, at the bottom edge. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was formed in 1826 and published low cost maps with the goal of reaching a large market, while still maintaining high quality and precision. W. B. Clarke (illustrator).…