Antique 1855 South America Map from Sohr Berghaus Atlas by Carl Flemming – Süd Amerika, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Galápagos Islands

Beautiful, antique map of South America (Süd Amerika) by Carl Flemming. This is an authentic map taken from the renowned Sohr Berghaus Atlas published in 1855 and NOT a computer reproduction.

See what the western half of South America looked like more than 170 years ago. Lots of charming, intricate details and contours, including mountains, rivers, lakes and place names. All text is in German. Hand-colored. Verso is blank.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1855, printed 1855

Dimensions: 14" width x 17 3/8" height

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Points of Interest: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Panama, Galápagos Islands, Caracas, Valencia, Maracaibo, Bogota, Cartagena, Medellín, Cali, Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, La Paz, Lima, Cusco, Andes Mountains, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Lake Titicaca, Gulf of Panama, Lake Maracaibo, Orinoco River, Japurá River.

Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 170 years old. Has edge-wear, water stains, and some archival tape application, but this will add to vintage character and its authenticity when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled and shipped fully-insured in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.