1870 DATED MAP ~ BULGARIA MACEDONIA ALBANIA ROMANIA ~ ADOLF STIELER HAND COLOUR

Description: AN ORIGINAL ADOLF STIELER DATED MAP FROM THE 19th CENTURY ATLAS Hand Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde Und Uber Das Weltgebaude. Herausgegeben Von Adolf Stieler. Gotha Justus Perthes. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL MAP OVER 140 YEARS OLD AND NOT A LATER REPRODUCTION ORIGINAL HAND COLOUR PRINTED ON QUALITY PAPER The fold-out page measures approximately 17 inches x 14 inches (430mm x 355mm) This scarce map is a genuine 19th century original Fine quality heavy paper free from any text on the reverse. This attractive and important map was produced by Adolf Stieler, a significant cartographer during the 19th century. Original hand coloured detail. Titled with date of printing. This map will look superb when framed. A scarce and collectable investment *** PLEASE NOTE: ANY TEXT ON THIS MAP WILL BE IN GERMAN *** **CONDITION** THIS IS GENERALLY A VERY GOOD MAP TRACES OF WATER STAIN AT CORNERS. MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE BLANK MARGIN PLEASE VIEW TO SEE HANDLING/AGE MARKS *** PLEASE NOTE: ANY TEXT ON THIS MAP WILL BE IN GERMAN *** Issued 1870, Gotha Germany by Perthes for Stieler Fine original antique engraved map, with original outline hand colour. Made approximately 140 years ago. Printed in the mid-19th century, on quality paper which retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness. A beautifully engraved and detailed map of this region. Please message with any questions regarding this item (Guru Maps - Stieler) BEST OFFERS PLEASE FOR A QUICK SALE AT A FAIR PRICE If you like the item, but do not like the price, then make a realistic offer to us using the MAKE OFFER BUTTON Adolf Stieler (1775–1836) was a German cartographer who worked most of his life in the Justus Perthes Geographical Institute in Gotha. His atlases are deservedly held in high esteem for their excellence. His Handatlas was the leading German world atlas of the 19th Century Justus Perthes (1749 - 1812) was one of the most important German cartographic engravers of the 19th century. Perthes began his publishing empire with the 1784 issue of the famed survey of European nobility known as the Almanac de Gotha. In 1817 Perthes switched his focus to cartographic publishing. From 1817 to 1890 the Perthes firm would issue thousands of maps for more than 20 different atlases. Along with the visionary editors Stieler, Peterman, Meyer and Spruner, the Perthes firm pioneered the Hand Atlas. He also produced a number of important wall maps and case maps. Perthes maps are admired for their steel plate engraving, incredible detail, dedication to accuracy, and fine colorization. The Justus Perthes firm continues to produce maps and atlases to this day. This attractive and important map was produced by Adolf Stieler, a significant cartographer during the 19th century. Original hand coloured detail. Titled with date of printing. This map will look superb when framed. A scarce and collectable investment Justus Perthes (1749 - 1812) was one of the most important German cartographic engravers of the 19th century. Perthes began his publishing empire with the 1784 issue of the famed survey of European nobility known as the Almanac de Gotha. In 1817 Perthes switched his focus to cartographic publishing. From 1817 to 1890 the Perthes firm would issue thousands of maps for more than 20 different atlases. Along with the visionary editors Stieler, Peterman, Meyer and Spruner, the Perthes firm pioneered the Hand Atlas. He also produced a number of i

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