New York: Cross River Press, 1992. A gorgeous, pristine copy in perfect condition. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp. Obviously never read. 1992. First American Edition. This is a colorful survey of the most interesting London maps from the 1550s to modern times. All the great cartographers are represented. Maps range from classic to bizarre, all enhanced with lively commentary and unexpected details of social, political and architectural history. Among the most unusual is a map designed to be worn as a glove. Others depict the Great Fire, a Victorian view from a balloon, building of the underground, destruction by bombs dropped from Zeppelins, etc. Illustrated with maps and old prints on nearly every page, some in beautiful full color. List of sources. Index. Bound in the original green boards, stamped in shiny gold. From the dust jacket: "In this splendid album, Felix Barker and Peter Jackson present a vivid survey of the range of maps of London since the 1550s, and of the social and architectural history they portray. Every map is accompanied by contemporary scenes and views, giving the reader a rich picture of the city in all its stages of development. All the great cartographers -- Agas, Rocque, Ogilby, Horwood -- are represented� [The] 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." Oversize Hardcover. 9.75" wide by 13.5" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. First U. S. Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New/New dust jacket. 176pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Title

The History of London in Maps

Publisher

Cross River Press, New York

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

1558594957

ISBN 13

9781558594951

Binding

Hardcover

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First U. S. Edition.

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New

Dust Jacket Condition

New dust jacket

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Historic maps since the 1550s are accompanied by contemporary views

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