Africa Arabia Mts. of Moon huge mythical 1856 Meyer scarce lovely antique map

Africa

(Sahara Desert- Sudan- Madagascar- Hottentots- South Africa- Egypt- Algeria- Morocco- Arabia)

Published 1856, Hildburghausen, Germany by Meyer for the Grosser Zeitungs Hand-Atlas

This example displays one of the largest and most extensive depictions of the mythical range "Mountains of the Moon" we can recall seeing.

Fine antique engraved German map with original outline hand color. Produced in a manner utterly unique to this era in terms of engraving technique and color. The original hand coloring is entirely correct and specific to this map-maker. We have seen thousands of mid-19th century Meyer maps over the years and this is an excellent typical example. Ready for display.

A detailed and uncommon mid-19th century German map which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present.

Nice looking map, in Good antiquarian condition, mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or small scattered age spotting as seen, sheet toned as seen in scan, normal age toning & wear, original centerfold as issued, overall the map remains visually attractive. Paper is ca. 170 years old, signs of age, not new or perfect, if you like genuine old paper items with minor flaws and imperfections, you will like this item. If you are seeking perfect and like new, this is not the item for you.

[ note: We grade very conservatively. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives ].

An interesting antique printed map that any collector, dealer, institution or person of taste would be happy to own or display.

Sheet measures c. 11 5/8" W x 9 3/8" H.

Engraved area measures c. 10" W x 7 1/2" H.

[R5545]

Espenhorst, Bibliographie der Handatlanten , 3.3.2. (p.159)

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 3, p. 245