Antique Map of Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines-Hinterindien-Meyers-1895

Price: € 52,50

Subject: Map: 'Hinterindien und Malaien-Archipel.' (Map of the East Indies with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines etc.). A small inset of the Netherlands for scale comparison.

Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Original chromolithograph.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 30.5 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 21.5 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 8.5 inch.

Part Number: 16309

Location: A15-07

Description: This attractive original antique print originates from the fourth or later editions of Meyers' Konversationslexikon. These editions of this famous German encyclopedia were published from 1885 until 1970. The same prints were used for similar publications, such as Brockhaus' encyclopedia, and the Dutch encyclopedias of Oosthoek and Winkler Prins.

Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous encyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).