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E. Debes' Neuer Handatlas

1914
E. Debes
H. Wagner & E. Debes, Lepizig

Full title

Neuer Handatlas über alle Teile der Erde in 65 Haupt- und 131 Nebenkarten mit alphabetischem Namenverzeichnis herausgegeben von E. Debes. Vierte vermehrte und verbesserte Auflage. Zweiter Abdruck

This is fourth and revised edition of E. Debes' Neuer Hand Atlas belonging to one of the three most popular german atlas families that were in production from the end of 19th to the first half of 20th century (Stielers, Andrees und Debes). Compared to 9th edition of Stielers Handatlas, the atlas contained fewer maps (65 instead of 100), but due to it's larger size, the overall printed area is almost the same. However Debes handatlas was much cheaper than Stielers and comparably expensive as Andrees Handatlas. Unlike Stielers Handatlas, which contained only general reference maps, Debes has 12 thematic maps (weather maps, religion maps, language maps, transport maps). The world map in mercator shows telegraph lines, main railway and ship routes and also 2 interesting "Around the world" routes - one using only ship routes (84 days) and one combining ships and trains (64 days).

The cartographic quality is comparable to other families although Stielers seems to be still the best, mainly due to more dynamic and realistic depiction of terrain. The diversity of information in general maps is higher than in Andrees and often comparable to Stielers. Although due to the lower number of maps Debes cannot compete in the level of detail, it has many side maps that focus on the most important areas. One of the information that Debes shows in almost all non-European topographical maps (that others don't) are names of local ethnic groups and Austrias consulates around the world, both marked in red colour.

Debes Handatlas also served as a template for several foreign versions, f.e. Ottův Zeměpisný Atlas - very important atlas for newly established Czechoslovakia.

Condition

Good condition overall, the cover boards are soiled (mainly around the edges), spine lightly rubbed. Binding firm, all pages present and attached to binding. Foxing on the title page, otherwise rather clean internally with usual signs of ageing that can be expected with such atlas.

Maps
130 pages of maps
Width × Height
31 x 45
cm
Total map area
18.1
m2
Weight
4.3
kg
Price:
210
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