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Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924
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Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924

1900 - 1920
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This is a large volume antique copy of Andrees' Handatlas. A German, bound chromolithography atlas, dating to the early 20th century, this edition published in 1924.

Full title: Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas in 228 Haupt - und 215 Nebenkarten mit vollständigem alphabetischen Namenverzeichnis in besonderem Bande.

Superb cartographic detail to this comprehensive, fine bound atlas

Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn, intact order

Large proportion, making for ease of studying the full colour maps

Bound in cloth on board with gold titling to cover and spine

Presented in German across 228 main maps and 215 excerpts

This is a fascinating large volume antique copy of Andrees' Handatlas, with delightful early 20th century cartographic detail, in full colour and with comprehensive coverage of the Earth in period. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique German World Atlas to the 1920s.

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SA1132479
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25252
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Description
This is a large volume antique copy of Andrees' Handatlas.
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A German, bound chromolithography atlas, dating to the early 20th century, this edition published in 1924.
London Fine Antiques

Full title: Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas in 228 Haupt - und 215 Nebenkarten mit vollständigem alphabetischen Namenverzeichnis in besonderem Bande.

fig 1. A large antique hardback atlas titled Andrees Handatlas featuring a dark blue cloth cover with gold gilt embossing and a brown leather spine.
fig 1. Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924

Superb cartographic detail to this comprehensive, fine bound atlas

Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn, intact order

Large proportion, making for ease of studying the full colour maps

fig 2. A large antique hardback atlas titled Andrees Handatlas featuring a dark blue cloth cover with gold gilt embossing and a brown leather spine.
fig 2. Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924

Bound in cloth on board with gold titling to cover and spine

Presented in German across 228 main maps and 215 excerpts

This is a fascinating large volume antique copy of Andrees' Handatlas, with delightful early 20th century cartographic detail, in full colour and with comprehensive coverage of the Earth in period. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique German World Atlas to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132479
Dealers Internal Ref
25252
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A large antique hardback atlas titled Andrees Handatlas featuring a dark blue cloth cover with gold gilt embossing and a brown leather spine.
Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924
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A large antique hardback atlas titled Andrees Handatlas featuring a dark blue cloth cover with gold gilt embossing and a brown leather spine.
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First published in 1881 by the Velhagen & Klasing publishing house, Andrees Handatlas was one of the premier German cartographic reference works of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, renowned for its detail, accuracy, and advanced chromolithographic printing techniques.

Volumes from this era typically featured quarter or half leather bindings combined with durable cloth-covered boards, heavy rag or wood-pulp paper pages, and gold leaf gilt tooling along the spine and front cover for lettering and decorative motifs.

Authentic volumes feature precise publisher imprints on the title page and spine, edition statements such as Achte Auflage, detailed copperplate or lithographic maps, and period-appropriate wear to the leather joints and cloth corners.

A large historical atlas can be displayed flat on a coffee table, stacked horizontally on a sideboard with decorative objects placed on top, or arranged upright on study bookshelves to add textural contrast and historic character.

Store the volume in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent leather drying and paper yellowing. Keep large volumes supported flat or firmly upright between adjacent books to relieve stress on the spine.
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