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Franz Pluth
Charte von Sud-America (Map of South America) - Etching with Hand-Drawn Outlines

1820

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Map of south America, engraved by Franz Pluth (Czech, 1800-1871), from the book "Neueste Länder - und Völkerkunde, ein geographisches Lesebuch für alle Stände" by Linder, F. L. (Prague) 1820. Catalog listing is attached to verso, which reads: "193. [SOUTH AMERICA] [MAP] Charte von Sud-America nach den Neusten und Besten Hulssmitteln Entworfen. Prag: (C.F. Weiland). 1820. Engraved broadside map, 18 x 12 inches, with color outline. Folded, but a very good copy." Presented in a wood frame with a double mat and glass. Image size: 18"H x 12"W Franz Pluth (1800 - 1871) was an engraver based in Prague, the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, then part of the Habsburg Austrian Empire. Pluth was born in Prague and most likely died in Zbraslav. He was active as a map engraver until at least 1848.
  • Creator:
    Franz Pluth (1800 - 1871)
  • Creation Year:
    1820
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0064_DBH1stDibs: LU5426736232
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