Bleau's: The Grand Atlas of the 17th Century World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A breathtaking window into the age of discovery, this volume showcases the artistry and ambition behind some of the 17th century’s most magnificent maps. Lavish reproductions reveal a world both familiar and fantastical, where cartography blended science with imagination. Accompanied by insightful commentary, it uncovers the stories, politics, and craftsmanship that shaped how people once saw the globe. A stunning tribute to exploration at a time when the edges of the world still felt infinite.
Author: John Goss
Format: Hardback
Published: 1990, Royal Geographical Society, Studio Distributions
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A breathtaking window into the age of discovery, this volume showcases the artistry and ambition behind some of the 17th century’s most magnificent maps. Lavish reproductions reveal a world both familiar and fantastical, where cartography blended science with imagination. Accompanied by insightful commentary, it uncovers the stories, politics, and craftsmanship that shaped how people once saw the globe. A stunning tribute to exploration at a time when the edges of the world still felt infinite.