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Polynesia Oceania Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
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Polynesia Oceania Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas
Polynesia Oceania Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas. Perthes, Johan Georg Justus 1749 aa 1816, German publisher, was born in Rudolstadt in 1749. In 1785 he founded at Gotha the business which bears his name, Justus Perthes. In this he was joined in 1814 by his son Wilhelm, 1793 aa 1853. He laid the foundation of the Geographical Branch of the business, for which it is chiefly famous, by publishing the and-Atlas (1817-1823) of Adolf Stieler (1775-1836). Wilhelm Perthes engaged the collaboration of the most eminent German geographers of the time, including Heinrich Berghaus, Christian Gottlieb Reichard, Karl Spruler and Emil von Sydow. The business passed to his son Bernard Wilhelm Perthes (1821-1857). In 1863 the firm first issued the Almanach de Gotha, a statistical, Historical and genealogical Annual (in French) of the various countries of the world
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This vintage print captures a page from the "Polynesia Oceania Gotha" atlas, published in 1872 by Justus Perthes. Justus Perthes was a renowned German publisher who founded his business in Gotha in 1785. His son Wilhelm joined him in 1814 and played a significant role in establishing the Geographical Branch of the company, which became famous for publishing maps and atlases. The collaboration between Wilhelm Perthes and esteemed German geographers such as Heinrich Berghaus and Karl Spruler laid the foundation for their success. The firm also released the Almanach de Gotha, an annual publication that provided statistical, historical, and genealogical information about various countries around the world. This particular image showcases Polynesia Oceania, featuring islands like Bonin, Palaos, Marianen, Ponape, Guam, Seypan, Tinlan, Otdia Ualan Samoa Fiji Islands New Caledonia Tonga Norfolk. It is an engraved illustration with intricate details that exemplify Victorian illustrative techniques. With its retro-styled charm and historical significance, this print offers a glimpse into both cultural heritage and geographical knowledge of the time. It is part of Liszt Collection's vast archive of images that celebrate artistry from different eras without commercial intent.
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