Western Germany Kingdom of Prussia Oldenburg Hesse 1865 Dufour Dyonett map

Allemagne Occidentale.

(Europe, Germany, Kingdom of Prussia, Oldenburg, Mecklenburg, Hesse, Bavaria, Baden, Wurttemberg).

Issued c. 1865, Paris by Le Chevalier. Cartography by Dufour. Engraved by Dyonett. 

Enormous, oversized mid 19th century folio map with original hand color. Among the largest commercially produced atlas maps of this era. Scarce thus.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light old edge damp staining mostly confined to the blank margins, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Sheet Measures c. 24" W x 31 1/4" H.

Engraved Area Measures c. 22" W x 29 1/2" H.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R24956].