North Pole Canada Greenland Russia Scandinavia 1854 Berghaus detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsPolar-Karte.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Northern Hemisphere, North Pole, Arctic Circle, Canada, Greenland, British Isles, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska).
Issued 1854 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Hermann Berghaus.
Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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.
[R29522].