STIELER, Adolf. Hand-Atlas über Alle Thelle der Erde und übe - Lot 295

STIELER, Adolf. Hand-Atlas über Alle Thelle der Erde und über das Waltgebäude. Gotha, Justus Perthes, s. d. (circa 1876-1880). In-folio, havana half-chagrin, smooth spine adorned with stamped faux nerfs and gilt stippled fillets, first cover adorned with large stamped frame and gilt title. 91 maps (map 62 - Persia and Central Asia - in two copies). Binding and spine rubbed, some plates foxed, otherwise good condition overall. Welcome to 1876. Alsace Lorraine is occupied, Oklahoma an Indian territory and Brazil an empire. This imposing period atlas of 90 geographical maps on copper plate features highly original and interesting subjects such as the Moon, the poles and the constellations.