Imagined corners: exploring the world's first atlas / Paul Binding
2003, 1st Edition. London: Review. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #334286
ISBN: 0747230404
Physical description: 314 pages: ill., maps; 25 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-305) and index. Contents: Backcloth -- The Theatrum Comes into Being -- The Theatrum as a Reality -- Inside the Theatrum. Subjects: Ortelius, Abraham 1527-1598. Ortelius, Abraham 1527-1598 Theatrum orbis terrarum. Cartographers Belgium Biography. Cartography Belgium Antwerp History 16th century. Atlases History. Geography History 16th century. Cartography History 1550-1600. Genre: Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated.
Price: €21.95