Meyer, Paris Bourse, 1844

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Antique print titled 'Die Börse in Paris'. View of the Paris Bourse, France. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: … Read more Antique print titled 'Die Börse in Paris'. View of the Paris Bourse, France. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very successfully as a publisher, employing a system of serial subscription to publications, which was new at that time. To this end he founded a company, Bibliographisches Institut, in Gotha in 1826. It published several editions of the Bible, works of classical literature (""Miniatur-Bibliothek der deutschen Classiker"", ""Groschen-Bibliothek""), atlases, the world in pictures on steel engravings (""Meyers Universum"", 1833–61, 17 volumes in 12 languages with 80,000 subscribers all over Europe), and an encyclopaedia. Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, some foxing. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1848 Overall size: 26 x 18 cm. Image size: 15 x 10.5 cm. See less