Antique Map-SOUTH AFRICA-BOER WARS-Winkler Prins-1895

Original chromolithograph on wove (vellin) paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 25.2 x 31.7 cm. The image size is ca. 22.2 x 29.9 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.9 x 12.5 inch. The image size is ca. 8.7 x 11.8 inch.

This attractive original old antique print / plate / map originates from 1885-1907 editions of a famous German encyclopedia: ‘Meyers grosses Konversations-Lexikon.’, published in Leipzig and Vienna. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. Several of the plates were also used in Dutch Encyclopedia’s like Winkler Prins.Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous enxyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).

Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-SOUTH AFRICA-BOER WARS-WINKLER PRINS

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