An original antique, copper-engraved map of South-West France, 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. The 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 map is titled ‘Frankreich in 4 Blattern, Blatt 3' and it provides a very detailed view of South-West France and includes an inset plan of Paris and the surrounding area. It is nicely outline hand coloured with the printed area measuring approximately 410mm x 330mm with good sized margins beyond, blank verso. There is a centrefold as published. Sheets 1, 2 & 4 detailing France are also currently available for sale.

Condition report: Very good condition, good quality paper, light age toning as is appropriate to a map of this age; occasional spots and handling marks mainly to the marginal areas. Please study the photographs carefully.