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C1902
Australien (Commonwealth of Australia)
Mapmaker:
Dr Hermann Haack (1872 - 1966)
Very detailed German map of north Western Australia with excellent inland information from the 8th edition of Stielers Handatlas. Collections: Library of Congress: LC control no. n 88080340 National Library Australia: Bib ID 1052266 (1908 9th edition) State Library New … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Australien (Commonwealth of Australia)
Date:
C1902
Mapmaker:
Dr Hermann Haack (1872 - 1966)
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original engraving printed in colour
Image Size:
410mm
x 332mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1902
Description:
Very detailed German map of north Western Australia with excellent inland information from the 8th edition of Stielers Handatlas.
Collections:
Library of Congress: LC control no. n 88080340
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1052266 (1908 9th edition)
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers TX00140 (4th edition)
David Rumsey Collection: 0960.000 (1873 5th edition)
Mapmaker:
Dr Hermann Haack (1872-1966)
Well known German mapmaker. Initially financially supported by Bernhard Perthes he was able to pursue studies in the field of geography and cartography. He continued his studies at the University of Gottingengreatly where he was greatly influence by Hermann Wagner. It was on the recommendation of Wagner Haack obtained the position of the assistant of Ferdinand von Richthofen. After completing his thesis on the study of the average height of the continent of South America he obtained a permanent position at the Institute of Geography. He was the founder The Association of German Schulgeographen in 1912.
He died at the age of 94.
