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THE MAP OF MID SIXTEENTH CENTURY LONDON

by Stephen Powys Marks

Published by London Topographical Society. 1st. 1964

Very good condition. Large format. Brown cloth spine, grey boards. 10 b/w plates. An investigation into the relationship between a copper-engraved map and its derivatives.

Covers slightly marked.

Stock no. 668301

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Contents

  • I. Introduction
  • II. The copper engraving
  • III. The map of London in Braun and Hogenberg's 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' and its relationship to the copper engraving
  • IV. The extent of the copper engraving
  • V. The woodcut map ('Agas') and its relationship to the copper engraving
  • VI. The pewter engraving and its relationship to the woodcut map ('Agas')
  • VII. Sir Hans Sloanes' copies of the map
  • Appendix I. The attribution of the woodcut map to Ralph Agas
  • Appendix II. The extant amps
  • Appendix III. Bibliography
  • Notes
  • Diagram showing the relationship of some of the versions and impressions
  • Index
  • Plates

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