Historic maps and views of London / George Sinclair.
TITLE:
Historic maps and views of London / George Sinclair.
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers,
Physical Description:
1 atlas (1 v. (unpaged)) : col. ill., maps.
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Summary:
The 24 unique, fascinating, and beautiful maps and views in this book date from the 12th century to the present, including some of the earliest known maps of London as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations and monuments, transit maps, maps used for advertising, road and bicycle maps, and much more. The images have been carefully selected by photographic historian George Sinclair, who traveled across Europe to mine some of the most obscure historical collections for a wide variety of unique, never-before-published, and visually and historically intriguing images. Every map or view includes the original printing information on the back and is accompanied by brief text that places the image in its historic context and further illuminates its qualities.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781579127978
General Note:
"Includes frameable maps and views"
"This collection contains the earliest known painting of London, a view of the Thames during the Frost Fair in 1684, a map depicting the area destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, views of such landmarks as the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace, an early map of the London Underground dating from the late 1800s."
