Antique map titled 'China und Japan.' (Map of China and Japan). This attractive original old antique print / plate / map originates from the 6th edition of a famous German encyclopedia: 'Meyers grosses Konversations-Lexikon.', published in Leipzig and Vienna. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. Several of the plates were also used in Dutch Encyclopedia's like Winkler Prins.
Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous encyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).
Condition: Good, given age. Middle fold, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1902 Overall size: 30.5 x 24.4 cm Image size: 0.001 x 26.9 x 22.5 cm
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