(Germany) This Poor Germany... Lazio but with a major addition

but with a major addition of an enormous south polar continent labeled "Antarcticus"

and the world's oceans are dotted with sailing ships both modern and historic

It is similar to the larger maps of the same series and appears to be reduced from the 1879 issue

Condition is very good with typical close top margin

These smaller fine copperplate engravings were published in the late 17th century

(Germany) This Poor Germany... Lazio but with a major additionThis Poor Germany A New Map of the theatre of peace!" The 19th century was a time of internal turmoil for Germany, and this map lampoons nation as "Big breathless Gretchen" who needs to get herself in order. What has once been a stable country in central Europe now is in disarray, and is judeged by her neighbors. Indeed even Goethe and Schiller are shown in the upper left looking down in disgust. Rare Condition is very good. Image size is