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South Italy Map Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
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South Italy Map Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
South Italy Map Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas. Perthes, Johan Georg Justus 1749 aa 1816, German publisher, was born in Rudolstadt in 1749. In 1785 he founded at Gotha the business which bears his name, Justus Perthes. In this he was joined in 1814 by his son Wilhelm, 1793 aa 1853. He laid the foundation of the Geographical Branch of the business, for which it is chiefly famous, by publishing the and-Atlas (1817-1823) of Adolf Stieler (1775-1836). Wilhelm Perthes engaged the collaboration of the most eminent German geographers of the time, including Heinrich Berghaus, Christian Gottlieb Reichard, Karl Spruler and Emil von Sydow. The business passed to his son Bernard Wilhelm Perthes (1821-1857). In 1863 the firm first issued the Almanach de Gotha, a statistical, Historical and genealogical Annual (in French) of the various countries of the world
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1872 Allemagne Book Of Maps Bundesrepublik Deutschland D Allemagne D,allemagne Deutschland Erfurt German Publisher Gotha Johan Georg Justus 1749 – 1816 Johan Georg Justus 17491816 Justus Perthes Liszt Collection Perthes Republica Federal De Alemania Thuringia Atlas
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This vintage print showcases the "South Italy Map Gotha" from Justus Perthes' 1872 Atlas. Justus Perthes, a renowned German publisher, established his business in Gotha in 1785 and was later joined by his son Wilhelm. It was Wilhelm who laid the foundation of the Geographical Branch of the business, which became famous for publishing Adolf Stieler's And-Atlas (1817-1823). Collaborating with esteemed German geographers of their time, such as Heinrich Berghaus and Karl Spruler, they produced exceptional maps. The map featured in this print is part of a comprehensive collection that includes historical and genealogical information about various countries worldwide. The Liszt Collection has preserved this engraved image, showcasing an illustrative technique popular during Victorian times. This piece takes us back to a bygone era when cartography played a crucial role in understanding our world. With its retro-styled charm and rich historical significance, it serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable educational resource.
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