Historic Maps and Views of New York

by Vincent Virga

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Format Paperback

Condition Brand New

Description Twenty-four historic maps and views of New York City and its environs—dating from the 1600s through the present—ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11"X14" frame. This stunning and fascinating collection includes one of the earliest known maps of Manhattan, a detailed map of Central Park, a complete topographical map of the island of Manhattan, an early subway map, overviews of Brooklyn and Queens, and much more. Each map's original printing information is provided, as well as additional information that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities. Each map is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail.

Publisher Description

A first-of-its-kind collection of twenty-four historic maps and views of New York City, specially bound so they can be removed easily and framed in standard-size frames.
"Historic Maps and Views of New York" is a unique and fascinating collection of twenty-four New York maps and views dating from the 1600s through the present. Included with each map is the original printing information and brief text that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities.
Put together by a map expert based at the Library of Congress, the selections include one of the earliest maps of Manhattan by Johannes Vingboons; views of New York Harbor in the early 1700s; an elaborately detailed map of Central Park; a complete topographical map of the island of Manhattan; an early subway map; overviews of Brooklyn and Queens; and much more. Each unique and stunning representation of New York is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail, making it ready for display in any home, office, dorm room, or classroom.

Author Biography

Vincent Virga has authored or coauthored seven major picture books, including, most recently, "Cartographia: Mapping Civilizations". He lives in New York City and in County Mayo, Ireland.

Details

  • ISBN 1579125948
  • ISBN-13 9781579125943
  • Title Historic Maps and Views of New York
  • Author Vincent Virga
  • Format Paperback
  • Year 2008
  • Pages 56
  • Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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