Marjo nurminen (26 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Cover and edges may have some wear.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. like new. book and dust jacket never used large folio.

hardcover. Condición: New. New copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Some creasing and crimping to edges of jacket panels; small fray at bottom corner of front panel. Else fine. A sound copy; internals are bright and clean. The Mapmakers' World' is beautifully illustrated presenting 300 maps from the world's finest museums, libraries and private collections. The book gives us a perspective on the development of European world maps from the Early Middle Ages up until the modern period, i.e. from the 8th century until the end of the 18th century. 0This work showcases all of the early European world map traditions: Medieval world maps (T-O maps, mappa mundis, Beatus maps, etc.); Ptolemy's maps; seafarers' maps (portolan charts, planispheres and nautical charts), printed world maps and globes from the pre-Renaissance through to the Baroque era. Furthermore, it takes its readers through the history of European global discovery and cartographic research, and also brings to life the exciting times when many of these historical maps were first discovered in the 19th century, after centuries of oblivion. The volume includes dedicated features further exploring 100 of the most important cartographic masterpieces from the period. The book is written as a narrative, rather than a catalogue or an encyclopedia, and it takes the reader on the ultimate voyage of discovery.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Light rubbing and crimping along edges of jacket. Else fine. A very sound copy; internals are bright and clean. The Mapmakers' World' is beautifully illustrated presenting 300 maps from the world's finest museums, libraries and private collections. The book gives us a perspective on the development of European world maps from the Early Middle Ages up until the modern period, i.e. from the 8th century until the end of the 18th century. 0This work showcases all of the early European world map traditions: Medieval world maps (T-O maps, mappa mundis, Beatus maps, etc.); Ptolemy's maps; seafarers' maps (portolan charts, planispheres and nautical charts), printed world maps and globes from the pre-Renaissance through to the Baroque era. Furthermore, it takes its readers through the history of European global discovery and cartographic research, and also brings to life the exciting times when many of these historical maps were first discovered in the 19th century, after centuries of oblivion. The volume includes dedicated features further exploring 100 of the most important cartographic masterpieces from the period. The book is written as a narrative, rather than a catalogue or an encyclopedia, and it takes the reader on the ultimate voyage of discovery.…

Hardcover. Condición: New - Very Good. From medieval Christian mappa mundi to the Mercator projection of Van Keulen's World Map (1682), this study of how Europeans depicted the world explores the changing purpose of maps, who used them and how they were made over a period of 1,000 years. Marjo Nurminen de-codes the visual metaphors and reveals the cultural information embedded in maps, portolan charts, nautical maps and globes, with commentary on over 200 examples. Slightly off-mint. …

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condición: Good. Original silver lettered blue boards, dust jacket, numerous (full page) illustrations and maps in colour, large 4to.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2700grams, ISBN:9781910860007.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. 'The Map Makers' World' illuminates the fascinating cultural history of European world maps: what do historical world maps tell of us of our perception of the world and of places and peoples that are foreign to us? Who were the makers of these early world maps? How were the maps created and for whom were they drawn and printed? For what purposes were they used? What kind of information did they pass on? The answers to these questions open up a fascinating narrative of discovery and cartography relating not only to ideology and political power but also the histories of art and science. Rigorously researched and informed by latest academic findings, 'The Map Makers World' is beautifully illustrated presenting some 300 maps from the world's finest museums, libraries and private collections. The book gives us a revealing and captivating perspective on the development of European world maps from the Early Middle Ages up until the modern period, i.e. from the 8th century until the end of the 18th century. This is a major work which ambitiously showcases all of the early European world map traditions: Medieval world maps (T-O maps, mappa mundis, Beatus maps, etc.); Ptolemy's maps; seafarers maps (portolan charts, planispheres and nautical charts), printed world maps and globes from the pre-Renaissance through to the Baroque era. Furthermore, it takes its readers through the history of European global discovery and cartographic research, and also brings to life the exciting times when many of these historical maps were first discovered in the 19th century, after centuries of oblivion. The volume includes dedicated features further exploring 100 of the most important cartographic masterpieces from the period. The book is written as an exciting, flowing narrative, rather than a catalogue or an encyclopaedia. AUTHOR: Marjo Nurmimen is an archaeologist by education and specialises in the history of science. Her book 'Tiedon Tyttaret' (Sisters of Science) won the Tieto-Finlandia Award for the best Finnish Non-Fiction Book in Finland 2008, and has been translated into a number of languages. 300 colour and b/w maps The Mapmakers' World illuminates the cultural history of European world maps: what do historical world maps tell of us, of our perception of the world, and of places and peoples that are foreign to us? For what purposes were they used? The answers to these and other questions open up a fascinating narrative of discovery and cartography. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Poor. 1st Edition. 347 pages, naturally profusely illustrated. A sumptuous production. Published "in association with the the John Nurminen Foundation". Jacket disappointingly in poor condition: marked along both leading edges with some damage at top of rear edge; marked elsewhere; two or thee nicks along bottom edge. PLEASE NOTE! This is a heavy book (ca 3kg when packed) but postage/shipping within UK is included in the indicated pricing for 3-5 days shipping time option. For an order outside of UK or an order within UK for 1-3 days shipping time option, however, we will be asking for an additional contribution towards shipping costs.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Condición: Used Like New. NEW & UNREAD. Light storage wear to the jacket. Content as new.

Condición: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. 'The Map Makers' World' illuminates the fascinating cultural history of European world maps: what do historical world maps tell of us of our perception of the world and of places and peoples that are foreign to us? Who were the makers of these early world maps? How were the maps created and for whom were they drawn and printed? For what purposes were they used? What kind of information did they pass on? The answers to these questions open up a fascinating narrative of discovery and cartography relating not only to ideology and political power but also the histories of art and science. Rigorously researched and informed by latest academic findings, 'The Map Makers World' is beautifully illustrated presenting some 300 maps from the world's finest museums, libraries and private collections. The book gives us a revealing and captivating perspective on the development of European world maps from the Early Middle Ages up until the modern period, i.e. from the 8th century until the end of the 18th century. This is a major work which ambitiously showcases all of the early European world map traditions: Medieval world maps (T-O maps, mappa mundis, Beatus maps, etc.); Ptolemy's maps; seafarers maps (portolan charts, planispheres and nautical charts), printed world maps and globes from the pre-Renaissance through to the Baroque era. Furthermore, it takes its readers through the history of European global discovery and cartographic research, and also brings to life the exciting times when many of these historical maps were first discovered in the 19th century, after centuries of oblivion. The volume includes dedicated features further exploring 100 of the most important cartographic masterpieces from the period. The book is written as an exciting, flowing narrative, rather than a catalogue or an encyclopaedia. AUTHOR: Marjo Nurmimen is an archaeologist by education and specialises in the history of science. Her book 'Tiedon Tyttaret' (Sisters of Science) won the Tieto-Finlandia Award for the best Finnish Non-Fiction Book in Finland 2008, and has been translated into a number of languages. 300 colour and b/w maps The Mapmakers' World illuminates the cultural history of European world maps: what do historical world maps tell of us, of our perception of the world, and of places and peoples that are foreign to us? For what purposes were they used? The answers to these and other questions open up a fascinating narrative of discovery and cartography. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 345 pages. 13.60x10.40x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condición: gut. 2015. The Mapmaker's World: The Cultural History of the European World Map In englischer Sprache. pages.

London, Pool of London / John Nurminen Foundation, [2015]. 345 pp. Num. col. & b./w. ills. Orig. hardcover (silver lettered / dec. blue paper-covered boards), d./j. Sm. folio. - Stamp on verso of the title page.

26 x 21 cm. 366, (2) s. Rikt illustrerad. Förlagets illustrerade pappband. Stämpel från Svenskt Militärhistoriskt Bibliotek på försättsbladet, välhållen i övrigt.

pp. 345, (ii) Place Names, (v) blanks. Profuse colour illustration. A very good copy in dust wrapper.

Softcover. Condición: Fine. Geprüfte Qualität. Siehe Bilder.

hardcover. Condición: Sehr gut. 352 Seiten; Sehr gut erhalten FO 726489 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 5.

Condición: Sehr gut. 8°, 445 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, Original-Pappband mit farbig illustr. Originalumschlag - sehr guter Zustand - 2009. M7333 fi Gewicht in Gramm: 1120.