1824 Charte Der Erde Map
DESCRIPTION
By: Johann Walch
Date: 1824 (Published) Augsburg
Dimensions: 8.75 x 7 inches (22.2 cm x 17.8)
This wonderful map of the world was published in 1824 by Johann Walch (1757-1815) in Augsburg. Draftsman, engraver, and cartographer, Johann Walch was likely to be the one who created this map. The publishing and printing house he founded in Augsburg still exists today.
The map was originally printed in the “Neueste Schul-Atlas” which was within schools in Germany. It has original hand coloring at the time of publishing. The detailed and stunning map contains many small details that were inserted with care. City names are painstakingly detailed within. A few oddities are the North American hook around Baffin Bay on the top right of the map. The bay’s borders were colored in as if they were known and charted, however the top half of North America’s border is not colored, indicating an uncertainty with the geography of the area. This world map is a beautiful and detailed map, perfect for any collection.
Condition: This map has earned an “A” condition. The picture is remarkably clear with very minor foxing limited to the Pacific Ocean.
Inventory: #10866
CONDITION
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