Antique Map-BAVARIA-BAYERN-GERMANY-BAYREUTH-REGENSBURG-NURNBERG-Winkler Prins-19

Original chromolithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31.5 x 25.1 cm. The image size is ca. 27.2 x 21.8 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.4 x 9.9 inch. The image size is ca. 10.7 x 8.6 inch.

Map: ”Beieren I.” (Map of the state of Bavaria / Bayern, Germany). It shows the Kingdom of Bavaria with its bordering states. This includes the cities of Bamberg, Nurnberg, Bayreuth and Regensburg. This map from the 3rd edition of the Winkler Prins encyclopedia. This original print originates from the 14th edition of Brockhaus’ Konversations-Lexikon. This encyclopedia is similar to the famous German encyclopedia Meyers’ Konversationslexikon, and was published 1885-1892. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. The same prints were used for similar publications, such as Brockhaus’ encyclopedia, and the Dutch encyclopedias of Oosthoek and Winkler Prins.Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous encyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).

Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-BAVARIA-BAYERN-GERMANY-BAYREUTH-REGENSBURG-NURNBERG-WINKLER PRINS

(PCOMAN) A176-05