Central Asia Tibet China Gobi Desert Northern India 1899 Habenicht detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsInner-Asien und Indien.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Asia, Central Asia, Northern India, Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Tibet, China).
Issued 1899 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Habenicht.
Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
Nice assortment of topographical details unique to this maker and era.
Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R30730].