Common Man Mythic Vision: The Paintings of Ben Shahn
New York: Princeton University Press, 1998. Illustrated in black and white and color. 195 pages, 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: Princeton University Press, (1998). A fine copy. More
New York: Princeton University Press, 1998. Illustrated in black and white and color. 195 pages, 4to, pictorial wrappers. New York: Princeton University Press, (1998). A fine copy. More
Edinburgh: Lizars, William, 1833. Map. Engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 15.5" x 19.75". Highly detailed map of Poland, Lithuania, parts of Prussia, Russia and Ukraine. Includes dates denoting former territorial divisions. Full original margins, very good condition. More
Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1988. 8vo, black cloth, d.w., spine ends rubbed. (Chicago): Chicago Review Press, (1988). Very good. More
Paris: Boudet, 1752. Map. Engraving with hand outline color, uncolored cartouche. Image measures 17 x 19". This very detailed map depicts Poland as part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and includes Lithuania, Ukraine, and East Prussia. All regions are labeled with cities, rivers, lakes, and forests. At the upper left is an elaborate title cartouche featuring the Polish cost of arms and a copy of the "Pacta conventa," a contractual agreement between the nobility of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and a newly-elected..... More
239pp. 8vo, cloth; (some corners of pages lightly creased, otherwise very good). Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1966. More
Amsterdam: Nicolaas Visser, 1690. Map. Engraving with original outline color. Image measures 20.5" x 24.5" Restoration verso. This impressive and unusual map of Poland in the late 17th century depicts the Polish Empire including modern day Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus and Ukraine. Shows political and administrative boundaries and many topographical features. Nicolaes Visscher II, was a Dutch cartographer, publisher and engraver active from the late 17th century to the early 18th century. This is a nice example of his work..... More
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