Author: DOBBIN, CLAIRE.
Title: London Underground Maps. Art, Design and Cartography.
Description: Farnham: Lund Humphries in Association with London Transport Museum, 2011. 9781848221048. 1st edition. "Claire Dobbin's fascinating narrative provides a chronological account of the mapping of London's Underground. Starting with the magnificent early twentieth century decorative maps of MacDonald Gill, the evolution of London's diagrammatic Underground maps, introduced by Harry Beck's iconic 1931 design, is expertly told. The legacy of Beck's inspiring design is highlighted through selected maps, art works, posters and merchandise." 27.5cms x 25.5cms x 1.8cms. Pp.136, many beautiful colour illustrations througout, full page newspaper review folded and loosely enclosed. Black boards, maps illustrated dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Keywords: Dobbin London Underground Maps Art Design Cartography Macdonald Gill Decorative Harry Beck Diagram Diagrammatic 52307 Art


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