Early Maps by Tony Campbell
In this brilliant array of early maps, municipal plans and sea charts from the 13th century to the 1850s, we are offered adventure, lessons in politics, history and philosophy, and a panorama of artistic creativity.
Within the 145 pages there is a 13th-century Psalter map of the world; Mercator's map of the Arctic; the fanciful Leo Belgicus, and a British-drawn plan of Boston in 1776. Each of the 68 plates, reproduced in full colour, id accompanied by well-informed commentary by Tony Campbell.
Hardcover coffee-table size book in excellent condition. One in stock only.
Price: AUD$65.00