1755 – T. C. Lotter – Atlas Geographicus
1,300 €
Title: “Atlas Geographicus Portatilis XXIX Mappis Orbis Habitibilis Regna Exhibilis. Kurzgefafste Geographie, in fich haltmed einen aneinander hangenden entwurf aller Theile des bewohnten Erdbodens nebit compendieufen Land-Charten, welche einen kleinen Sack-Atlas”
Description:
The attractive and detailed pocket atlas of T. Lotter and T. Lobeck with 29 maps, first published in 1747 with an accompanying almanac. This atlas was re-issued for many years, with the maps reprinted and with new maps added. Beautiful binding in contemporary full leather, large floral impressions on the sides and center of the cover.
A title page in an architectural cartouche, drawn by Gottfried Eichler, the plates engraved by Tobias Lobeck based on drawings by Tobias Conrad Lotter.
This “pocket” version of Lotter’s atlas was used by travelers and students for whom the folio would be inconvenient or expensive.
Cartographer: Tobias Conrad Lotter ( 1717 – 1777 )
Atlas’s size: 15,0 x 1,5 x 11,5 cm
Year: Augsburg, 1755
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. One title page is missing. Contemporary coloring with occasional minor foxing and soiling.
This is an original antique atlas published in 1755 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request we will provide a Certificate of Authenticity.
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