North America – Justus Perthes Atlas, 1872
Gotha, Germany was the epicenter of European cartography in the 1800s, and Justus Perthes’ publishing house set the standard other atlas makers tried to match. This map of North America comes straight from his 1872 atlas, rendered in German at a time when Perthes maps were considered the most geographically precise available anywhere in the world. The continent appears here labeled in period German nomenclature, a detail that makes it a favorite among collectors tracing German-language cartographic history and geography instructors teaching how mapmaking evolved across national traditions.
Artokoloro reproduces this piece from a high-resolution scan of the original 1872 plate, restoring flaws where needed while keeping the line work and detail intact.
- Original publication: 1872, Gotha Justus Perthes Atlas
- Map dimensions: 24.5 inches by 19.75 inches
- Language: German, with English descriptive material available
- Digitally restored, high-resolution reproduction print
- Finishing options include paper, lamination, foam core mounting, and black or walnut molding framing
A strong choice for history-themed offices, German heritage collectors, and anyone building a wall of 19th century atlas work.

