Quartier- und Strassenplan der Stadt Bern. 1892. / Plan der Stade Bern. Mit Strassenverzeichniss und Hausnummern.

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Good. Verso reinforcement of some older fold-line splits. Size 21 x 28 Inches. An attractive 1892 map of Bern, published locally by Hans Körber and Hermann Kümmerly. A Closer Look The map is centered on the mediaeval old down, or Weissses Quarter, formed by a curved in the Aare River. It extends to accommodate some of the surrounding suburbs, including the formal military Academy, now the Aussenanlagen Nationales Pferdezentrum. Streets and important buildings are labeled. An inset in the upper left details the legendary Brauerei Felsenau, the legendary brewery founded in 1881. A secondary inset in the lower left details Weissenbühl. The map is surrounded by a street index. Bern In 1892, Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, exemplified the graceful blend of medieval architecture and budding modernity. The city's iconic Zytglogge, an ancient clock tower, continued to chime over cobbled streets, while the medieval arcades, which lined the Old Town, buzzed with activity. Bern's position as a political and cultural hub was evident in its well-attended theaters, literary salons, and lively cafés. The River Aare, meandering around the city, provided a picturesque backdrop and was a favorite spot for residents seeking leisurely activities. As Europe inched towards the 20th century, Bern, while cherishing its rich history, began to subtly embrace the transformative technological and cultural changes sweeping the continent. Today central Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Publication History and Census This map was drawn and published by Hans Körber in Bern, Switzerland. It was engraved and printed in the same city by Hermann Kümmerly. There are editions from about 1882 to 1814. Scarce. We see just two examples of this edition in OCLC, at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin and at Zentralbibliothek Zürich. References: OCLC 1227263662.…

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Title
Quartier- und Strassenplan der Stadt Bern. 1892. / Plan der Stade Bern. Mit Strassenverzeichniss und Hausnummern.
Author
1892 Körber / Kümmerly Map of Bern, Switzerland
Publication year
1892
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AUSTRIA-SWITZERLAND-HUNGARY

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Geographicus Rare Antique Maps was founded in New York, New York, by Kevin James Brown in 1999. We are specialist antiquarians dealing in historic maps from all over the world and in all price ranges. Our enthusiasm, passion, and devotion to scholarship is expressed in our meticulously researched descriptions, among the most detailed and comprehensive available anywhere, for each and every rare map that passes over our desk. This same devotion guides the relationships of honesty and trust we have fostered with our clients, whether through purchasing or selling a rare map, getting an appraisal, or simply calling to discuss antique maps in general. We are happy to assist you no matter whether you are an interior decorator, an institution, an experienced collector, or are just looking for a single antique map. Geographicus is a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), the ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), the New York Map Society, the Washington Map Society, the IMCOS, and the Society for the History of Discoveries. While primarily an internet-based company, we are happy to meet with clients to show our antique maps by appointment at our New York City location.…

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