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Atlas of Rare City Maps : Comparative Urban Design, 1830-1842 by Melville C. Branch (1997, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton Architectural Press
ISBN-101568980736
ISBN-139781568980737
eBay Product ID (ePID)841569
Product Key Features
Book TitleAtlas of Rare City Maps : Comparative Urban Design, 1830-1842
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicHistorical Geography, World, Prints, Sociology / Urban
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Social Science, History
AuthorMelville C. Branch
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight55.4 Oz
Item Length12.9 in
Item Width14.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-051211
ReviewsA superbly illustrated study of the history, nature, and patterns of growth of 40 well-known urban centers in 19 countries, tracing their development up to the 1840s. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt,New York Times An Atlas of Rare City Maps is by far the most strangely beautiful book I've seen in years. It's composed of amazingly detailed, finely engraved maps, dating from the 1830s, of European, North American, and Asian cities, with expert commentary to explain it all. Men's Journal, A superbly illustrated study of the history, nature, and patterns of growth of 40 well-known urban centers in 19 countries, tracing their development up to the 1840s. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times An Atlas of Rare City Maps is by far the most strangely beautiful book I've seen in years. It's composed of amazingly detailed, finely engraved maps, dating from the 1830s, of European, North American, and Asian cities, with expert commentary to explain it all. Men's Journal -- -, A superbly illustrated study of the history, nature, and patterns of growth of 40 well-known urban centers in 19 countries, tracing their development up to the 1840s.Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times An Atlas of Rare City Maps is by far the most strangely beautiful book I've seen in years. It's composed of amazingly detailed, finely engraved maps, dating from the 1830s, of European, North American, and Asian cities, with expert commentary to explain it all. Men's Journal, A superbly illustrated study of the history, nature, and patterns of growth of 40 well-known urban centers in 19 countries, tracing their development up to the 1840s. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times An Atlas of Rare City Maps is by far the most strangely beautiful book I've seen in years. It's composed of amazingly detailed, finely engraved maps, dating from the 1830s, of European, North American, and Asian cities, with expert commentary to explain it all. Men's Journal
Dewey Edition20
Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal741.6/7/094709041
SynopsisThe 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberDK266.B844 1996
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- Jan 25, 2021
Eye-opening graphics
The high-resolution, highly detailed city map graphics are wonderful, even if you are not comparing them with their 21st century counterparts. But if you do, the evolution of those cities is even more impressive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
