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Westen HemisphereGotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
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Westen HemisphereGotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
Westen HemisphereGotha, 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 print showcases a page from the "Westen HemisphereGotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas" a remarkable book of maps published by German publisher Johan Georg Justus Perthes. Born in Rudolstadt in 1749, Perthes founded his renowned business in Gotha in 1785. His son Wilhelm joined him in 1814 and played a pivotal role in establishing the Geographical Branch of the company. One of their notable publications was the Adolf Stieler's and-Atlas (1817-1823), which featured contributions from esteemed German geographers such as Heinrich Berghaus and Karl Spruler. The image captures not only the historical significance of this atlas but also offers insight into Victorian illustrative techniques with its beautifully engraved details. The retro-styled aesthetic adds an extra layer of charm to this vintage piece. It is worth mentioning that Liszt Collection has preserved this exquisite print, showcasing Germany's rich cultural heritage through art and history. This particular photograph focuses on the Western Hemisphere section of the atlas, highlighting Gotha's importance as a hub for cartography during that era. As we admire this image, let us appreciate how it represents both artistic craftsmanship and geographical knowledge intertwined within one captivating piece.
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