Plan von Mainz

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Hand-Colored Original Steel Engraving by Joseph Meyer, depicting Plan von Mainz. Published Hildburghausen, Meyers, 1849. Sheet: 256 by 361mm (10 by 14 inches).. A fine and original hand-colored example of Meyer's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 18400s. Joseph Meyer was a cartographer active in the 1800s, working in the tradition of European copper-engraved cartography. Their maps are valued by collectors for their historical accuracy and decorative quality. This original steel engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Plan von Mainz, published in Hildburghausen, Meyers, 1849. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. An inset map is included, providing additional geographic context. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1849, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 256 by 361mm (10 by 14 inches).. In good condition, showing expected signs of age. Ready to frame.

Plan von Mainz - Joseph Meyer ∑ Hand-Colored Original Steel Engraving ∑ Hildburghausen 1849