Global Winds Barometer Thermometer Hurricane Alley c. 1849 detailed Meyer map

Global Winds Barometer Thermometer Hurricane Alley c. 1849 detailed Meyer map

Windkarte der Erde.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, Global Winds, Barometer, Thermometer, Hurricane Alley).

Issued c. 1849-50, Hildburghausen, Germany by Das Bibliographischen Instituts zu Hildburghausen for Meyer.

Charming small mid 19th century map with original outline hand color. 

Despite the relatively small size nicely engraved with a remarkable level of tiny detail.

Example displays light age dustiness and small minor spotting as seen, sheet gently uniformly age toned, overall a nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 10" H x 12" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 5/8" H x 10 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Espenhorst, Handatlanten, 3.1.2.-

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R11328].