Set of Two Antique Maps of South America with Inset Maps of Rio de Janeiro

Set of two antique maps titled 'Süd-America in zwei Blättern'. Two individual sheets of South America. With inset maps of Rio de Janeiro and the Bay of Rio de Janeiro.

This map originates from Stielers Handatlas, published circa 1859. Stielers Handatlas (after Adolf Stieler, 1775–1836), formally titled Hand-Atlas über alle Theile der Erde und über das Weltgebäude (Handy atlas of all parts of the world and of the universe), was the leading German world atlas of the last three decades of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. Published by Justus Perthes of Gotha (established 1785 and still existing there) it went through ten editions from 1816 to 1945. As with many 19th century publications, an edition was issued in parts; for example, the eighth edition was issued in 32 monthly parts.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning, minor wear and foxing. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.

Date: c.1859

Overall size: 45.4 x 37 cm.