The History of London in Maps

Barker, Felix & Peter Jackson

ISBN 10: 0712636501 / ISBN 13: 9780712636506

Published by Barrie & Jenkins, London, 1991

About this Item

London: Barrie & Jenkins, (1991). First Edition, Second Printing. 175pp, Index. 13 ½ x 9 ½ in. Illustrated throughout in color and b&w. Green cloth. Fine condition, in very good plus dj (few tiny tears, slightly frayed). Text and images enable us "to imagine ourselves in the city at all sorts of times and places…text and captions provide a lively and anecdotal commentary, full of unexpected details for those who already know and love the capital, and with a clear outline of London's history for those new to the city" (dj). ISBN 0712636501; Illustrated in color and b&w; 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches; 175 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of London in Maps
• Publisher: Barrie & Jenkins, London
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0712636501
• ISBN 13: 9780712636506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition; 2nd Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis

The History of London in Maps

Synopsis

In this large-format album, the author presents a survey of the range of maps of London since 1550, and of the social and architectural history they portray. Every map is accompanied by contemporary scenes and views, so that the reader obtains an unravelled picture of the city in all its stages of development. The text and captions provide an anecdotal commentary, full of unexpected and unfamiliar details for those who already know and love the capital, and with a clear outline of London's history for those new to the city.