DANUBE RIVER 1710 JOHANN BAPTIST HOMANN LARGE ANTIQUE ENGRAVED MAP 18TH CENTURY

Description: Title of the map:"Fluviorum in Europa principis DANUBII cum adiacentibus Regnis nec non totius GRAECIAE et ARCHIPELAGI Novissima Tabula Authore JOH. BAPTISTA HOMANNO Norimbergae" Large detailed antique copper engraved map of the region of the Danube river by Johann Baptist Homann. The map extends from Italy to Turkey, with a large part for Greece, Hungary, Moldavia and balkans. In inset, the headwaters of the Danube. In center, a large decorative cartouche with mythical characters, Pegasus and a dragon. Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was the most prolific map publisher of the 18th Century. He founded his company in 1702. In 1705, he became the Geograph of the Emperor Charles VI. In the same year, he was also Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. They protected the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. In 1716 Homann published his "Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt" (Grand Atlas of all the World). Some maps were drawned with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder. Homann died in Nuremberg. He was succeeded by the Homann Heirs company, which was in business until 1848. Size with margins : 62,5 x 52,6 cm / 24,4 x 20,4 inches Condition : very good condition, in original colors, on strong paper. Edition : Nuremberg, 1710, 18th century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay only one shipping cost.All shipments are insured. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you

Price: 350 USD

Location: Paris

End Time: 2024-01-07T11:07:03.000Z

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