Antique German Map of South America by Kiepert, c.1870

€ 220

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1870
Mapmaker / artist: Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-1899), was a German geographer, and the son of a wealthy businessman
Sheet size: 35 × 45.4 cm (13.8 × 17.9 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-06670-1

Condition

General age-related toning. Split on folding line. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Süd-America'. Old map of South America. This map originates from 'H. Kiepert's Kleiner Atlas der Neueren Geographie für Schule und Haus'. Artists and Engravers: Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-1899), was a German geographer, and the son of a wealthy businessman.

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