1889 Steiler Map showing South and Central Africa - Ref. Oct124
Stielers Handatlas (after Adolf Stieler, 1775–1836), formally titled "Hand-Atlas über alle Theile der Erde und über das Weltgebäude" (Handy atlas of all parts of the world and of the universe), was the leading German world atlas of the last three decades of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. Published by Justus Perthes of Gotha (established 1785 and still existing there) it went through ten editions from 1816 to 1944. As with many 19th century publications, an edition was issued in parts; for example, the eighth edition was issued in 32 monthly parts.
However, it was not until the sixth edition (1871–75, 90 maps), edited by August Petermann (1822–78), Hermann Berghaus (1828–1890) and Carl Vogel (1828–1897), that the work reached the high scientific level and the unsurpassed relief Stieler's Atlas is famous for. A seventh edition was issued 1879-82; an eighth 1888-91 (both 95 maps) under the direction of Hermann Berghaus, Vogel and Hermann Habenicht (1844–1917). Although the printing industry had already changed to lithography for some time, some maps in Stieler's Atlas were still reproduced by copper-plateprinting on hand presses with hand colouring into the 1890s.
The map offered above, in German, dates to 1889 and is hand coloured. Showing meticulous detail, it remains in excellent condition with no foxing or ragged edges. A crease mark appears through the middle, which has an attached edging which would have been which would have been used to bind the map, with others collected, into a book. The map measures 47cm x 38cm, including the outer edge.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
Price R425.00
Post R40.00
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