1833 Meyer's Universum (20 Volumes) 950 Steel Engravings : Exploration Geography

Meyer's Universum : 20 Volumes with approx 950 steel engravings

By Joseph Meyer

Printed and published by The Bibliographisches Institut, Hildburghausen, Amsterdam and New York, 1833-1859. First Edition. 20 Volumes. Quarter leather bindings with gilt decorated spines. Marble boards. Plain endpapers. Text in German.  Each volumes has either 46, 47 or 48 fine steel engravings. Over the 20 volumes there are approx 950 steel engravings. Most of the volumes have a list of engravings at the front, but a few don't.

Meyer's Universum is a series of illustrated volumes published between 1833 and 1860, and was part of Joseph Meyer's broader publishing efforts, which included encyclopedias and classical literature. The work reflects the 19th-century interest in geography and exploration, contributing to the educational resources available during that time. This series remains a valuable resource for understanding historical geography and the artistic representation of the world in the 19th century.

CONDITION
A very good set with all the bindings in very good condition. All leather spines good and with the gilt decoration remaining bright and clear. All bindings tight and square. All contents present to all 20 volumes including all engravings. Pages good throughout the set but with some light spotting in places. Engravings very good throughout. Overall a very good set. Very scarce to find this many volumes together.