Justus Perthes in Gotha 1785–1885

Justus Perthes in Gotha 1785–1885 Gotha: Justus Perthes, 1885. 4to (approx. 28 × 22 cm). 108 pp. Publisher’s cloth-backed boards with printed cover title. In German. Commemorative centennial volume of the famed German publishing house Justus Perthes, renowned for its atlases, maps, and geographic works. Includes history of the firm, richly set in historical typefaces and with decorative initials. With a fold-out organizational chart/timeline showing the employees and structure of the Geographisches Anstalt in 1885. Good condition. Binding firm, some rubbing, wear and light stains to boards, corners slightly bumped. Binding tight. Numerous institutional stamps of the now-defunct Geographisches Institut der Deutschen Universität in Prag. Stickers with call numbers on front cover and spine. A scarce and important anniversary publication documenting one of the most significant map publishers of the 19th century. Inv H9ho