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Engraved by ERHARD Published by GUSTAVE BARBA, PARIS THIS IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAP - BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF HISTORY THE MAP LOOKS MUCH NICER IN PERSON. THE SCAN TENDS TO DARKEN THE BROWN AREAS MORE. A.H. Dufour (1798-1865) published a number of atlases in the early 19th century. "Atlas Populaire" is printed in the margin at the top of the map. Re: West Prussia General info - German Geography: (German: Westpreussen), former province of Prussia, NE Germany, extending South from the Baltic Sea, between Pomerania on the west and East Prussia on the east. Danzig was the capital. The larger part of the region belonged to Poland until the Polish partitions of 1772 and 1793 and included Pomerelia (Pomerania ). The province also included, prior to World War I, the western portion of originally East Prussian territory, including the cities of Elbing, Marienburg, and Marienwerder. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) gave most of West Prussia to Poland (Polish Corridor) and made Danzig and its environs a free city. The remainder of West Prussia was divided between the Prussian province of Grenzmark Posen-West Prussia and the district of West Prussia, incorporated with the province of East Prussia. The whole territory was again annexed to Germany at the outbreak (1939) of World War II, but in 1945 the Potsdam Conference placed it under Polish administration, where it has remained since. This map was published in the 1850s so boundaries cities and provinces etc. may not be the same as the general info above. A great item for the genealogy buff! Old maps can be a great help in tracing your family lineage. Approximate Map Image Size: 9 1/2 X 12 1/4 inches Approximate Overall Size: 11 X 14 inches - Centerfold with binders tape on reverse side to reinforce fold. CONDITION: Suitable age toning. The scan tends to show the brown marks as being darker than it looks. Map is in Very Good to Excellent Condition. Map Image is clear, crisp and sharp with beautiful detail. Fold on the center with binders tape on reverse side to reinforce the fold. Blank on Reverse side. This beautiful map print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE VINTAGE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique or vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 5894
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