Scientific information never “gets old” — it evolves and is continuously enriched. The geoscientific publications and hand-drawn maps of the 19th century are not only of historical value but remain useful even today.
A characteristic example is the Geological Maps of Attica by R. Lepsius (Edition 1891) and his work Geology of Attica — also available in the Greek translation by G. P. Vougioukas (Edition 1906) — both preserved in the library of the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration (H.S.G.M.E.). The works of R. Lepsius, due to their age, rarity, and historical significance, constitute a scientific legacy for future generations.
Discover these rare editions through the library’s online catalog at https://libraryigme.openabekt.gr/ or in person using the following contact details:
A characteristic example is the Geological Maps of Attica by R. Lepsius (Edition 1891) and his work Geology of Attica — also available in the Greek translation by G. P. Vougioukas (Edition 1906) — both preserved in the library of the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration (H.S.G.M.E.). The works of R. Lepsius, due to their age, rarity, and historical significance, constitute a scientific legacy for future generations.
Discover these rare editions through the library’s online catalog at https://libraryigme.openabekt.gr/ or in person using the following contact details:
Images appearing in the video, in order:
– Die Akropolis von Athen. The Acropolis of Athens. Engraving by E. Gillieron. Athens, 1890. Included in R. Lepsius’s book: Geologie von Attika.
– Übersicht der Kartenblätter der geologischen Karte von Attika. R. Lepsius. Sheet 3: Pikermi. Part of the geological map of Attica by R. Lepsius. The map consists of eight sheets, as shown in the topographic sketch included in this sheet. Edition 1891. Scale: 1:25,000.
– Übersicht der Kartenblätter der geologischen Karte von Attika. R. Lepsius. Sheet 4: Athens–Piraeus. This sheet includes the legend of the geological map of Attica by R. Lepsius. The map consists of eight sheets. Edition 1891. Scale: 1:25,000.
– The invaluable book by R. Lepsius: Geologie von Attika, Berlin, 1893.
– Übersicht der Kartenblätter der geologischen Karte von Attika. R. Lepsius. Sheet 3: Pikermi. Part of the geological map of Attica by R. Lepsius. The map consists of eight sheets, as shown in the topographic sketch included in this sheet. Edition 1891. Scale: 1:25,000.
– Übersicht der Kartenblätter der geologischen Karte von Attika. R. Lepsius. Sheet 4: Athens–Piraeus. This sheet includes the legend of the geological map of Attica by R. Lepsius. The map consists of eight sheets. Edition 1891. Scale: 1:25,000.
– The invaluable book by R. Lepsius: Geologie von Attika, Berlin, 1893.