Berghaus,H.

Physical atlas or collection of maps on which the main phenomena of inorganic and organic nature are depicted according to their geographical distribution and distribution. 2 in 1 vol. Gotha, Perthes 1845-48. fol. With 90 (85 engraved, 84 folio, 1 folded) col. resp. part col. Maps and plans. 4 p., 134 p., pp. 135-233. hardcover with hs. rsch. (rubbed and worn). Sabin 4856. Poggendorff I, 117. cf. Engelmann 11. Phillips 214. Rare first edition of the first scientific-physical atlas. - It is divided into the following areas: 1. meterology and climatography. 2. hydrology and hydrography. 3. geology. 4. telluric magnetism. 5. botanical geography. 6. zoological geography. 7. anthropography. 8. ethnography. With maps of the world, America, Europe and others. Numerous maps with figural borders. - Partly stained (text partly stronger), some maps with inscriptions on verso.