Antique Atlas with 19 Maps by Johann Walch. Augsburg, 1803

Gorgeous antique atlas with 19 maps by Johann Walch, published in Augsburg, Germany in 1803. Walch was a cartographer and map publisher that lived and worked between the late 18th and the early 19th centuries. He was married to the daughter of the renowned German publisher Johann Martin Will, whom he succeeded in 1806. The atlas that we can see in these images is complete and remains in striking condition, making it possible to enjoy the wonderful cartographic representations of different countries, continents and regions. The maps are printed in black and color inks on white paper. They show almost no stains or flaws, making up an amazing compendium with the great charm of early-19th-century maps. The atlas includes maps of the worlds continents and seas, and also representations of concrete countries and regions. They are all listed in a handwritten index. Each map bears the printed inscription Zu finden bey Joh. Walch in Ausgburg, a feature that certifies that they were printed by him. The maps also include the names of the depicted areas in a fine big cursive lettering. All the maps bear the names of the most important cities, places, geographical features and landforms. The shapes of the regions and the names are printed in black ink, enhanced by areas in pink, yellow, green, blue and red colors. All the pages are bound in an antique hand-sewn cardboard binding covered by an old-time marbled paper. The binding is slightly worn by the trace of time and the use, but it has fulfilled perfectly its duty: today all the maps have survived to our days and remain in great condition This superb antique atlas with 19 maps by Johann Walch deserves a honor place in the best library ever. Measurements: Width: 10.4 in / 26.5 cm. Height: 8.2 in / 20.5 cm.