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New York: Sterling Publishing House, Co., Inc, 1960. Unbound. Very Good. Portfolio. Color facsimiles of 36 historical maps. Each map measures approximately 12" x 9", printed on 17" x 11½" paper with descriptive text in the left margin. Housed with a title page sheet and unprinted top sheet in a four-fold chemise. Unprinted topsheet sunned at the edges, first two leaves with some very light toning and a couple of tiny corner creases; the maps are otherwise bright and fine. The chemise is good only with toning, wear, and soil, and a 1" creased tear on the cover panel. A nice production, and the chemise has done its job, keeping the maps bright and fresh.
S.R.I. Circulus Rhenanus Inferior sive Electorum Rheni complectens tres Archiepiscopatus, Moguntinum Coloniensem et Trevirensem, Palatinatum Rheni, comit Bedstein Newenaer, Inf. Isenburg et Reiserschen repressentatus á Ioh. Baptista Homanno cum Privilegio (Norimbergae) Saec. Caes. Maj. by Homann, Johann Baptist - 1720
by Homann, Johann Baptist
S.R.I. Circulus Rhenanus Inferior sive Electorum Rheni complectens tres Archiepiscopatus, Moguntinum Coloniensem et Trevirensem, Palatinatum Rheni, comit Bedstein Newenaer, Inf. Isenburg et Reiserschen repressentatus á Ioh. Baptista Homanno cum Privilegio (Norimbergae) Saec. Caes. Maj.
by Homann, Johann Baptist
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Nürnberg: Homann, 1720. Other. 568 by 482mm (22 by 19 inches).. Original antique copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash when published. A detailed map of Lower Rhine region. The title cartouche in the upper left quadrant features four heraldic crests, each representing a major city: Trier, Maintz, Coln, Pfaltz. Follows the course of the Rhine from Wessel to Seltz. Includes the cities of Frankfurt, Wesel, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Mühllheim, Trier, Mainz, Köln and the Pfaltz. The map details fortified cities, villages, roads, bridges, forests, castles and topography. Johann Baptist Homann (20 March 1664 – 1 July 1724) was a German geographer and cartographer, who also made maps of the Americas.Homann was born in Oberkammlach near Kammlach in the Electorate of Bavaria. Although educated at a Jesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg. He soon turned to engraving and cartography; in 1702 he founded his own publishing house.Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer, and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer by Emperor Charles VI. Giving such privileges to individuals was an added right that the Holy Roman Emperor enjoyed. In the same year he was also named a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. Of particular significance to cartography were the imperial printing privileges (Latin: privilegia impressoria). These protected for a time the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. They were also very important as a recommendation for potential customers.In 1716 Homann published his masterpiece Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World). Numerous maps were drawn up in cooperation with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder, who also published Siebmachers Wappenbuch.Homann died in Nuremberg in 1724. He was succeeded by his son Johann Christoph (1703-1730). The company carried on upon his death as Homann heirs company, managed by Johann Michael Franz and Johann Georg Ebersberger. After subsequent changes in management the company folded in 1852.[1] The company was known as "Homann Erben", "Homanniani Heredes", or "Heritiers de Homann" abroad. (Wikipedia) In excellent condition. Published plano without a centre fold. 568 by 482mm (22 by 19 inches).
- Bookseller Antiquariat Reinhold Berg ek (DE)
- Format/Binding Other
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Homann
- Place of Publication Nürnberg
- Date Published 1720
- Keywords Antique map Map:Europe:Germany:Rheinland-Pfalz Mosel & Rhine Circles Homann, Johann Baptist S.R.I. Circulus Rhenanus Inferior sive Electorum Rheni complectens tres Archiepiscopatus, Moguntinum Coloniensem et Trevirensem, Palatinatum Rheni, comit Bedstein
- Product_type map
- Size 568 by 482mm (22 by 19 inches).