Antique Map-WESTFALEN-WESTPHALIA-GERMANY-DORTMUND-MUNSTER-Meyers-1902

Original chromolithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31 x 24.5 cm. The image size is ca. 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 10.8 x 8.5 inch.

Map: ‘Westfalen.’ (Map of Westfalen / Westphalia, Germany). A small inset map shows the southernmost area around Siegen. Other major cities are Munster and Dortmund. This original print originates from the 6th edition of 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: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-WESTFALEN-WESTPHALIA-GERMANY-DORTMUND-MUNSTER-MEYERS

(PCOMAN) A176-35