Antique Map of German Colonies by Meyer, 1895

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Deutsche Kolonien.' Lithographed map of the German Colonies. German East-Africa, German Southeast-Africa, Cameroon, Marshall-Islands, German Colonies in the Pacific. This map originates from 'Meyers Konversations-Lexikon', published 1893-1897. Artists and Engravers: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. Condition: Good, original horizontal middle fold from binding. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1895 Overall size: 24 x 30.8 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 23 x 28 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.13 in (30.8 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1895

Condition:

Condition: Good, original horizontal middle fold from binding. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-163391stDibs: LU3054325638952

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