Description: Title of the map:"Ducatus SLESVICENSIS in omnes ejusdem Generales et Particulares Praefecturas exacte divisi Nova tabula edita a IOH. BAPTISTA HOMANO Norimbergae" Large detailed antique copper engraved map of northern Germany, by Johann Baptist Homann. This map depicts the Schleswig-Holstein region with the fortified cities of Tonning, Husum, Sonderborg, Flensborg, and Sleswight. Shoals and passages are fully engraved in the sea. A lot of towns, villages, rivers, lakes, and islands are located and named. In lower left, a large decorative title cartouche 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 : 60 x 52,5 cm / 23,6 x 20,4 inches Condition : very good condition, on strong paper. Edition : Nuremberg, c. 1710, 18th century. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE.Due 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.If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price.A Certificat of Authenticity can be issued on request.Visit our eBay Store.
Price: 160 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-10-02T17:11:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1710
State: Schleswig-Holstein
Cartographer/Publisher: Johann Baptist Homann
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Topic: Maps
Country/Region: Germany
