Europe antique map Europa nach seinen kirchlichen Spruner 1846
Title: Europa nach seinen kirchlichen Verhältnissen. (Europe according to its ecclesiastical circumstances.)
Description: Old atlas map reflects Europe in religion, an explanation box in colors below left, an inlay map of Germany, Lebanon and two other narrow maps. Old map hand colored in outline.
Cartographer: Karl Spruner von Merz, 1803-1892 Karl von Spruner as he preferred to be known, was a German cartographer and scholar. He spent most of his long life in military service. He joined the Bavarian army, aged 11, in 1814, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1825. He is best known for his historical atlases. Origin: Historisch Geographischer Hand Atlas Zur Geschichte Der Staaten Europa’s Vom Anfang Des Mittelalters Bis Die Neueste Zeit
Size: Sheet app.: 17.5 x 14.5 inches. 44.5 x 36.5 cm. Image app.: 16 x 11 inches. 41 x 28 cm. Condition: Nice map in more than good antiquaries condition.