Catalogue Of The Manuscript Maps, Charts And Plans ... In The British Museum is a detailed catalog of the British Museum's extensive collection of manuscript maps, charts, and plans. Compiled by the British Museum's Department of Manuscripts, this catalogue offers an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and cartographers interested in historical cartography and the evolution of geographic knowledge. It provides descriptions of each item, detailing their origins, creators, and notable features.
This catalogue offers a glimpse into the geographic understanding and artistic skill of past eras, and is an essential reference for anyone studying the history of cartography, the development of geographic knowledge, or the collections of the British Museum.
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