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First published in the mid-nineteenth century by England's Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, this rare collection includes maps of both well-known and smaller cities of Europe and America. These maps were all commissioned and drawn within a thirteen year period and thus present a unique opportunity for comparative study. An introductory essay(...)
An Atlas of rare city maps : comparative urban design, 1830-1843
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$102.00
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First published in the mid-nineteenth century by England's Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, this rare collection includes maps of both well-known and smaller cities of Europe and America. These maps were all commissioned and drawn within a thirteen year period and thus present a unique opportunity for comparative study. An introductory essay by Melville C. Branch discusses the historical evolution of urban design, and provides a background on engraving techniques.
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septembre 1997, New York
Dessin d’architecture