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Oblomg 4to (30 x 26 cm), 176 pp. Publisher's boards and dust jacket (dj slightly rubbed at extremities). "Mapping Asia presents an authoritative selection of the most important antique maps of Asia representing time periods from the age of Alexander the Great to the early nineteenth century, and spanning the area from the Middle East to Japan. A visual chronicle of the maps and their makers, this book presents historic documents by cartographers from England, France, Portugal, Holland, Turkey, Italy, and China. It explores the history of Europe's discovery of lands to the east, from Constantinople to present-day Alaska. This volume reproduces in full color 80 beautifully rendered and rare maps, more than 40 of which have never been published for the general public. Each map is accompanied by an essay that provides extensive background on the mapmaker and his work, with descriptions of the geography and sites." (from the publisher's synopsis). Seller Inventory # 008170
Bibliographic Details
Title: Mapping the Silk Road and Beyond
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
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