An Atlas of Rare City Maps: Comparative Urban Design, 1830-1842

Description: PLEASE NOTE:Many listings have stock photos, inquire for actual photos or details An Atlas of Rare City Maps: Comparative Urban Design, 1830-1842 Product Overview The map-plans in this collection of forty cities in Europe, Russia, the United States, and Asia were first published in the mid- nineteenth century by England's Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. These maps were all commissioned and drawn within a period of thirteen years, presenting a unique opportunity to compare urban development among 40 cities in 19 countries at one moment in time. An exquisite feast for the eye, the hand-colored, hand- lettered steel engravings are artistic masterpieces in themselves, representative of an era of exceptional artisanal skill. They are reproduced here in fine detail in an oversized format. The Atlas of Rare City Maps includes both well-known European and American cities such as Amsterdam, London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, and Venice, as well as smaller cities like Calcutta, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Lisbon, Marseille, Parma, and Stockholm. An introductory essay by Melville C. Branch discusses the historical evolution of urban design, and provides a background on engraving techniques. Branch also evaluates each map-plan, remarking on the details of each engraving and the evolution of the forms of the cities, their histories, and demographic characteristics. This rare collection first appeared in its modern form twenty years ago in a limited edition (Arno Press); long out of print, this book has been much sought after by architects, urban planners, and map enthusiasts everywhere. Princeton Architectural Press is proud to make available once again this valuable resource. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton Architectural Press; 1997th edition (December 1, 1997) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1568980736 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 37 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.95 x 0.75 x 14.55 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,752,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #534 in Historical Atlases & Maps (Books) #13,203 in Architecture (Books) #48,083 in World History (Books) Quality Products PLEASE NOTE: I USE STOCK PHOTOS FOR MOST OF MY LISTINGS, FEEL FREE TO INQUIRE FOR ACTUAL PHOTOS. I inspect every book and record that I sell myself before listing. Please note many of my listings use stock images so dont hesitate to ask for photos of the actual item. Fast and Free Shipping All orders will have free media shipping within the continental United States. Commitment I am committed to making every customer happy, if there are any problems please contact me.

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