An original antique, lithograph map of Central Europe identifying mountains and rivers, published in c.1880 in Adolf Stieler’s ‘Hand Atlas uber alle Theile der Erde und uber das Weldgebaude ’ by the Justus Perthes publishing house in Gotha. This 6th edition which was printed from 1875-1881 is generally regarded as the edition in which the work reached the high scientific level and the unsurpassed relief Stieler's Atlas is famous for.
The chart is titled ‘Hohen-Karter von Mittel-Europa' and provides a detailed physical view of the region, accompanied by a key showing height above sea level and naming the highest points (notes in German). It is nicely hand coloured with the printed area measuring approximately 405mm x 335mm with good sized margins beyond, blank verso. There is a centrefold as published.
Condition report: Excellent condition, good quality paper, light age toning as is appropriate to a map of this age; one or two small faint age spots and handling marks to the margins only. Please study the photographs carefully.