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Fot. Ricci
Architecture
Back: This tomb built by Theodoric the great for himself in 520 (for history of this great king see Ravena book) entirely of Istrian lime stone and…
Architecture
Back: Detail very fine. See other card for main bldg. Measurements. [Notes on sketch] Pedestal Cap. Col. fluting great. Col. bases very fine. Pedestal…
N.P.G.
Architecture
Back: The only ancient Roman edifice at Rome in perfect preservation in which walls and vaulting are original. The foundation of bldg. dates from…
Institut Geologique National
Economy and Vegetation in Mexico and America
In abundant detail this map depicts the vegetative and economic industries of Mexico and Central America. Logwood, a species of flowering tree that…
J.C. Müller
Bohemia map
Starting in the 16th century, copperplates were used to create beautiful, detailed maps. This map is a magnificent example of the subtleties and…
Girard et Barrere
Middle East
Principal deposits of ultramarine were found primarily in the East, particularly in Afghanistan. What semi-precious stone is ground up to create this…
Stanford’s Geographical Estabt.
London Poverty
This map is one of four maps that depicts Charles Booth's 1886 cartographic survey of London poverty and is an excellent example of the lithographic…
General Drafting Company
United States Highways
Here is a modern map, colored simply in a style which echoes that of much older maps. The map can be found here.
United States Army Quartermaster Corps Military Planning Division
Climate zones
Iris flowers, which have been used to create a green dye, enjoy a temperate climage zone. England's mild year round temperatures create an ideal…
Deutsche Zentrale fur Fremdenverkehr
Germany
The mineral cinnabar is the natural form of the pigment called vermilion. Cinnabar was first discovered in Germany, among other places, and is most…