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Historic Maps and Views of New York
Contributor(s): Virga, Vincent (Author)

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 ISBN: 1579125948     ISBN-13: 9781579125943
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: June 2008
* Out of Print *

Annotation: Twenty-four historic maps and views of New York City and its environs--dating from the 1600s through the present--ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11"X14" frame. This stunning and fascinating collection includes one of the earliest known maps of Manhattan, a detailed map of Central Park, a complete topographical map of the island of Manhattan, an early subway map, overviews of Brooklyn and Queens, and much more. Each map's original printing information is provided, as well as additional information that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities. Each map is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa)
- Travel | Maps & Road Atlases (see Also Reference - Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps)
- Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see Also Travel - Maps & Road Atlases)
Dewey: 912.747
LCCN: 2008001425
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.9" W x 13.9" L (1.65 lbs) 56 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic
- Geographic Orientation - New York
- Cultural Region - Northeast U.S.
- Locality - New York, N.Y.
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
 
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Publisher Description:
A first-of-its-kind collection of twenty-four historic maps and views of New York City, specially bound so they can be removed easily and framed in standard-size frames.

Historic Maps and Views of New York is a unique and fascinating collection of twenty-four New York maps and views dating from the 1600s through the present. Included with each map is the original printing information and brief text that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities.

Put together by a map expert based at the Library of Congress, the selections include one of the earliest maps of Manhattan by Johannes Vingboons; views of New York Harbor in the early 1700s; an elaborately detailed map of Central Park; a complete topographical map of the island of Manhattan; an early subway map; overviews of Brooklyn and Queens; and much more. Each unique and stunning representation of New York is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail, making it ready for display in any home, office, dorm room, or classroom.
 
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