This large map is a superb example of thematic mapping with various colors and diagrams used to illustrate agriculture throughout the world. Through color, the map illustrates the regions where primary grains are produced. Several smaller inset maps show the distribution of spices, fruit, and other principal food plants. This handsome chart is from the English version of Heinrich Berghaus' Physikalischer Atlas, which was the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. It is a very early example of printed color, the development of which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps.

References: Phillips (A) #225; Robinson, pp. 64-67.

Condition: A+