Plants of the World Mountain Comparisons World Map 1850 Meyer map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsUmrisse Der Pflanzengeographie.
(World Maps, World Mountain Ranges, Andes, Himalayas, Alps, Pyrennes, Lapland, Tenerife, Plant Life, Magnolia, Ficus).
Issued 1852, Hildburghausen Germany, by Meyer.
A detailed, scarce and interesting mid-19th century German map with original outline hand color.
Across the top are five mountain height comparison diagrams with vegetation growth found at diff. altitudes.
Sheet Measures c. 9 7/8" H x 11 3/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Espenhorst, Bibliographie der Handatlanten , 3.1.2.1 (p.176).
Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 3, p. 245.
[R22538].