Oxford: University Press, 1961. Illustrated in black and white. xii, 180, xlviii pages. Small 4to, navy cloth with gold lettering, d.w. (several tears). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1961. Page edges toned -- still internally clean and tight. Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
Philadelphia: H. N. Burroughs, 1856. Map. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Philadelphia: H.N. Burroughs, 1846. Image measures 12" x 15" Detailed map of the Grecian Archipelago. An inset in the lower left corner depicts the island of Candia (Crete). The map is labeled with towns, rivers, and islands. In very good condition, with uneven borders. Samuel Augustus Mitchell Sr. (1792-1868) published this map as part of the first edition of his seminal New Universal Atlas. Mitchell is one of the..... More
New York: Abrams, 1968. Profusely illustrated: 267 plates and maps. 264 pages. Square 8vo, yellow cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, 1968. A near fine copy in a very good(+) d.w. More
Edinburgh: A. K. Johnston. Map. Lithograph with original hand color. Image measures 19 5/8" x 24 1/8". This map, published circa 1870 in a rare lithographed edition, depicts Greece and its islands in beautiful detail. Includes the island of Crete. Important towns, cities, mountains, coastal features, major rivers, arnd roads are shown. Topography is rendered by hachure. Notations in the lower left indicate sources of cartographic information and appellations, and provide descriptions of Greek geographical terms used throughout the map..... More
New York: Abrams, 1974. 525 black and white illustrations, including 179 diagrams and reconstructions. 415 pages. Square 4to, grey cloth with gilt lettering, silver printed d.w. New York: Abrams, 1974. First Edition. Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. From the series History of World Architecture, Luigi Nervi, general editor. Arntzen/Rainwater J52. More
New York: Weybright and Talley, 1970. Illustrated sparsely in black and white. vi, 205 pages. 8vo, green boards, d.w. (price clipped, edgeworn, chipped at bottom right). New York: Weybright and Talley, (1970). Some neat pencil marginalia, toning of text block. A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
Rome: Antonio Lafreri, 1602. Map. Engraving, sheet measures 16 x 11 1/4 inches. Image 10 7/8 x 8 inches. Gorgeous map of Crete/Candia, the largest of the Greek islands, with north oriented towards the left. A large labyrinth is rendered prominently along with major towns, rivers and topography. 'Habitat of the beast' is noted possibly referring to the Minotaur. Paximadia is described as one island. Geographical notes in the title as well as the mention of fine wine produced from..... More
New York: Viking, 1961. 88 color photographs by R. G. Hoegler, many mounted. Tall 4to, brown cloth. New York: Viking, (1961). First Edition. Very good (+). More
London: Charles Knight, 1844. Map. Engraving with original hand color. Sheet measures 15 1/4 x 12 3/8". London: Charles Knight, 1844. This map of the Grecian islands is centered on the Aegean sea and depicts many islands in impressive detail. Topography is shown by hachure, and coastlines are delicately hand colored in blue. Labels refer to ancient place names. Small ink stain to upper right corner, does not affect image. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was formed..... More
London: Charles Smith, 1818. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 10.25" x 13.75" This map of Greece, published by Charles Smith and engraved by his son William, is from Smith's "New General Atlas Containing Distinct Maps Of all the Principal Empires, Kingdoms, & States Throughout the World arranged according to the General Treaty signed in Congress at Vienna June 1815". A large section of Anadoli, or Asia Minor, appears on the map as well as the Grecian mainland and..... More
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