Map No. 175, Bastia
- Corte, at 1:100, 000, part of the TOP100 series from the Institut Géographique National (IGN). These
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Northumbria, Cumberlandia, Dunelmensis, .. ., an original antique map by J Jansson, published in Amsterdam, 1628. A copperplate engraving, coloured. Map size 19.5 x 14 cm, overall mounted size 35.5 x 30 cm. An attractive map of Northern Engl&. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Gerard Mercator's renowned Atlas, itself suitably titled Atlas Minor. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius' own maps of 1606. The popularity of the smaller format & reduced price, compared with the folio issues of Atlas, was reflected in the many subsequent editions & in the variety of derivative publications in similar style. Almost 20 years later the map & atlas publisher Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be engraved by Pieter Van Den Keere (often signed Kaerius) & Abraham Goos, two of the most proficient & experienced Dutch map engravers of the period. These maps were elegantly designed with decorative title cartouches, & were finely engraved & surprisingly detailed, elements particularly noticeable in their early printings, as here. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Me 194. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Northern Cross-Country motorcycle route from Boston to Newport in Oregon in a series of five maps covering motorcycle routes across the USA: along the Atlantic or the Pacific coasts, east-west across the northern or the southern states, & Route 66, produced in cooperation with Harley-Davidson & filled with extensive tourist information. The maps, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, are double-sided & provide in each title a more general overview map of the whole route plus several more detailed panels breaking it into shorter stages. Each panel highlights the route across the network of local roads & is overprinted with colour-coded numbers indicating places to visit, Harley-Davidson dealers & Best Western hotels, all with addresses & phone numbers. Also provided is information on the types of scenery along the route, road characteristics & driving instructions with stage by stage mileage. The maps also give information on motorcycle laws in each state, indicating helmet & eye protection requirements.* In this title:* the route is presented in six stages. Stage 1 crosses Massachusetts & New York State to the Niagara Falls & runs on along the shore of Lake Eire to Erie, PA. Stage 2 continues along Lake Erie & then across northern Ohio & Indiana to Chicago. Stage 3 takes the riders across northern Illinois & Iowa to Sioux City. The fourth stage crosses northern Nebraska & western South Dakota to Rapid City, with the next stage following on to Stanley in the Sawtooth Range of central Idaho. The route finishes with a ride across the remaining part of Idaho & then across the whole length of Oregon to Newport on the Pacific coast. ...

Northern Cyclades including Andros, Tinos & Syros in the Mc Gilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history & architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) & site plans for every major site (57 in total), together with thoroughly comprehensive textual information. Each guide also recommends a small number of places to stay & eat selected for their simplicity & unpretentiousness. ...

Northern Cyprus in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

From colourful seaside curiosities & much loved local landmarks to iconic architectural oddities & shops, museums & visitor attractions frozen in time, Anne Ward`s illuminating ` Northern Delights` celebrates the unusual & quirky gems of the North of England often overlooked by the less discerning tourist. ...

Northern Dodecanese including Kalymnos, Telendos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arki & Agathonisi in the Mc Gilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history & architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) & site plans for every major site (57 in total), together with thoroughly comprehensive textual information. Each guide also recommends a small number of places to stay & eat selected for their simplicity & unpretentiousness. ...

Northern Eifel
- Cologne
- Bonn area in a series of cycling maps from Sportoena covering Belgium & the adjoining regions of

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Northern England at 1:200, 000 in a series of nine road maps from the AA, with particularly clear presentation of the road network, including speed cameras, & places of interest shown on a plain, unobtrusive base. Street plans of main towns highlight parking facilities.AA's regional road maps are characterised by their plain white base designed to provide an unobtrusive background for the road network & the names of towns & villages. Colouring is used only to show national parks & forest parks. Rivers & lakes are included, but other topographic information is limited to names of selected mountain ranges, peaks & valleys, plus spot heights. Steep roads have gradient signs. As expected from the AA, the road network is shown with considerable attention given to different types of junctions & interchanges. Primary route destinations are highlighted & detailed information is provided on locations of speed cameras indicating speed limits. Services areas, tolls, etc., are marked & driving distance are given on A & selected B roads. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry routes are included. The plain base also provides a clear background for a very wide range of symbols highlighting and/or naming numerous places of interest, including National Trust or English Heritage sites & their equivalents in Scotland & Wales, sport & recreational facilities, caravan & campsites, etc. The maps have the British national grid lines. The index is on the reverse & each title also

Includes:: indexed street plans of city centres, indicating main traffic arteries, one way streets & parking facilities. In this title: street plans show the city centres in Bradford, Harrogate, Kingston upon Hull (Hull), Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Scarborough, Sheffield & York. The current edition of this map was published in 2011.

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From the Mersey to the Solway & the Isle of Man in the West & the Humber to Berwick in the east, `up north` is described to us in the author`s own inimitable style. Industrial areas & the wilder landscapes are described with the same care & attention to detail. The result is a wealth of varied sea kayaking voyages to suit all tastes & abilities, from easy sheltered paddles to testing offshore passages & everything in between. In addition to the usual important information needed to plan a trip, recommended cafes, pubs & chip shops are strategically located to provide sustenance at the end of your trip. Detailed tidal information also allows the book to serve as a valuable inshore pilot for water users such as anglers, windsurfers & sailors. Jim started paddling in any old kayak he could muster during the school holidays. He has since paddled (and swum) many of the exciting white water rivers of Engl&, Scotland & Wales, as well as many of those in the French Alps. A passion for sea kayaking combined with an interest in writing & photography, brought about the first comprehensive guidebook to the Welsh coast, for sea kayakers. His first publication (” Welsh Sea Kayaking” co-authored by Andy Biggs) is a great success & has already gone to a reprint. ...