Berlin 1845 Historical Map

14" x 15 1/2". C. Joseph Meyer published his "Hand-Atlas" in the 1840s and 1850s, part of a larger book, serial, and encyclopedia publishing empire he established in 1826. Dozens of city plan-panoramas were produced, all of which were delicately colored steel engravings showing trees, buildings, fields, and lanes in exquisite detail. The plan of Berlin also includes a view of the city in the lower half of the image and insets of significant buildings. Color, Text Weight Paper.