Antique Map-AFRICA-PHYSICS-MADAGASCAR-Brockhaus-1895

Chromolithograph on a wove (vellin) type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 30.8 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 27.7 x 22.3 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.1 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 10.9 x 8.8 inch.

Map: ”Physikalische Karte von Afrika.” (Physical map of Africa). This original print originates from the 14th edition of Brockhaus’ Konversations-Lexikon, an encyclopedia similar to the famous German encyclopedia Meyers’ Konversationslexikon, and was published 1893-1897. 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-AFRICA-PHYSICS-MADAGASCAR-BROCKHAUS

(PCOMAN) A169-35