German Empire Prussia Bavaria Saxony 1888 Vogel LARGE detailed 4 sheet map

German Empire Prussia Bavaria Saxony 1888 Vogel LARGE detailed 4 sheet map

Das Deutshe Reich in 4 Blattern.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, German Empire, Germany, Prussia, Posen, Pomerania, Mecklenburg, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg).

Issued c. 1881-90 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Vogel.

A large and very detailed 19th century engraved multi-sheet 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.

Map consists of 4 sheets which form a near wall size map of the era. Please see photos.

Original center folds as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R29509].