Antique Map-WORLD MAP-HUMAN RACES-Oosthoek-1893

Original chromolithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 32 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 28.2 x 21.7 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.6 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 11.1 x 8.5 inch.

Map: ‘De Verbreiding der Menschenrassen volgens F. Muller en O. Peschel” (World map of the dispersion of the human races). It is a Pacific-centric map showing the main world races and their dispersion across the globe. This original print originates from the 14th edition of the Dutch encyclopedia Oosthoek’s Geillustreerde Encyclopaedie. This is 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: Excellent. Original middle fold, as issued. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-WORLD MAP-HUMAN RACES-OOSTHOEK

(PCOMAN) A172-01