Private company

Justus Perthes

German publisher

Justus Perthes Publishers (German: Justus Perthes Verlag) was established in 1785 in Gotha, Germany. Justus Perthes was primarily a publisher of geographical and historical atlases and educational wall maps.2 It ceased to exist in 1953.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1785Founded1
  • HeadquartersGotha1

Justus Perthes Publishers (German: Justus Perthes Verlag) was established in 1785 in Gotha, Germany. Justus Perthes was primarily a publisher of geographical and historical atlases and educational wall maps.2

The story

Founded by Justus Perthes in 1785.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Hermann Haack Geographisch-Kartographische Anstalt Gotha1
  2. Succeeded by Justus Perthes Geographische Verlagsanstalt Darmstadt1

Timeline

  1. 2010Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1953Dissolved Dissolved1
  3. 1785Founded Founded1

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