Description: Lake Erie Maps & Prints An Authentic Antique Map: Not a Modern Reproduction! Free US Shipping on 5 or More Maps and Prints Description: It is an original antique copperplate map approximately 144 years old with original hand color and a centerfold as issued, labeled in German. It is from Spruner & Menke's Hand-Atlas fur die Geschichte des Mittelalters und Neueren Zeit, published by Justus Perthes, Gotha 1880, a copy of the title page is included, see the pics. There is a date of 1876 printed on the map in the bottom center margin. The map is not mounted, matted nor framed being sold as a single sheet as seen in the pics. A great map for the scholar with lots of interesting detail that could be used in publications, since the copyrights have long expired. Size: The image area measures approximately 13 by 16 inches (33x40cm) on a 15 by 19" page (38x47cm) Condition: Very Good to Excellent for its age with original hand coloring, embossed copperplate marks in the margin and a centerfold as issued. It is very clean with a strong impression and vibrant color, printed on a heavy flexible nonbrittle page, see the pics for more on condition. The pics are of the actual map. Karl Spruner von Merz (1803-1892) is best know for his historical atlases. He served most of his life in the Bavarian Army eventually reaching the rank of General, while also establishing a reputation as a scholar. His maps often focused on historical border changes, empire building and a lot of details that were appreciated and studied by historians, as well as military planners and scholars. This map is from his greatest and last work, which translates to the "Hand-Atlas for the History of the Middle Ages to Modern Times," see above, which was published along with Heinrich Thomas Menke (1819-1892), who was an avid geographer and publisher of geographical atlases. He was a member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and contributed to the editing and publishing through his contact with the Justus Perthes Geographical Institute in Gotha, Germany. Shipping: We only charge one nominal shipping fee and do combine additional maps at no extra costs and gladly refund extra shipping when purchased individually and shipped together. For multiple purchases it is best to use the ebay cart system which will automatically calculate the correct shipping when multiple maps are purchased at once and there is free US domestic shipping on 5 or more maps. International rates apply elsewhere. The map is placed in a plastic sleeve, anchored to stiff brown paper to prevent edge damage, and shipped in a heavy duty shipping tube. International Shipping: We ship insured through the ebay International shipping program. Due to insurance reasons we do not ship to International PO boxes, third party addresses nor countries that ebay does not ship to. We can only ship to the ebay address used at the time of purchase. International Customs and VAT Fees: It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay all Customs Taxes, VAT or other fees that may be due upon arrival or throuh ebay. These fees vary greatly from country to country and ebay policy is that the buyer is responsible for their country's taxes and fees. Please consult your country's Customs Regulations for more details on your country. Fortunately, printed matter over 100 years old is often duty free in many countries. Satisfaction Guaranteed: We stand fully behind our products and offer a full refund minus shipping with no questions asked.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Fairview, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-09T02:06:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Thematic Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1880
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Karl Spruner
City: Paris
Country/Region: Belgium, France, Germany
Subject: History
