An early 19th century German atlas
Allgemeiner Atlas Nach den bewährtesten Hülfsmitteln und astronomischen Ortsbestimungen, nebst Entdeckungen, Säkularisationen, und Entschädigungen.
Augsburg: Johannes Walch, 1803. Oblong 4to, original half calf, ink mss. label on front board; ink mss. index of maps on preliminary leaf; engraved title and 37 maps, all with orginal hand colour.
£1,500.00
Description
A German school atlas, including: East & West hemispheres, North & South Hemispheres, four continents & Australasia, East Indies, a two-sheet map of Russia, Turkish Empire, The United States of America & The West Indies.
There are five more maps than the manuscript index, all without ink number: Bohemia, Netherlands and three of German states.
Condition:
Binding rubbed; old ink numerals on most maps, minor staining.Related products
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