Author: Rodney, Shirley
Title: Courtiers and Cannibals, Angels and Amazons.
Description: Utrecht : Hes & De Graaf, 2009. Hardcover. Dustjacket. 272 pp. English text. Condition : New in shrinkwrap. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. - Beautiful works of art can be found in Courtiers and Cannibals, Angels and Amazons. The book contains decorative title pages of atlases published between 1470 and approximately 1870, often depicted in full color and full-page, with detailed descriptions by Rodney Shirley. He has made a selection of 100 title pages, with approximately 70 additional title pages, from the wide range of famous books that were published in this period. Different styles, formats and national characteristics are discussed, as well as themes related to cartography such as history, topography, geography, astronomy, travel, etc. Shirley hopes to spread the deserved appreciation for these remarkable works of art to a wide audience. ISBN 9789061940609.

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