1850 Perthes Map of France

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Title:    Frankreich und Umgebungen von Paris.

Description:    This fascinating hand colored map depicts the French Empire in 1852. Small inset shows the vicinity of Paris. All text in German.

Date:    1850

References:    None found.

Cartographer:    Justus Perthes (1749 - 1812) was one of the most important German cartographic engravers of the 19th century. Perthes began his publishing empire with the 1784 issue of the famed survey of European nobility known as the Almanac de Gotha. In 1817 Perthes switched his focus to cartographic publishing. From 1817 to 1890 the Perthes firm would issue thousands of maps for more than 20 different atlases. Along with the visionary editors Stieler, Peterman, Meyer and Spruner, the Perthes firm pioneered the Hand Atlas. He also produced a number of important wall maps and case maps. Perthes maps are admired for their steel plate engraving, incredible detail, dedication to accuracy, and fine colorization. The Justus Perthes firm continues to produce maps and atlases to this day. Click here for a list of rare maps from Justus Perthes.

Size:   Printed area measures 16.5 x 13 inches (41.91 x 33.02 centimeters)

Condition:    Fine or perfect condition.

Code:   France-perthes-1850 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)