Description: Title of the map:"Landgraviat THURINGIAE Tabula generalis ....per IOH. BAPT. HOMANN Noriberg" Large detailed antique copper engraved map of Thuringia, by Homann Heirs. The map depicts the region centered on Erfurt, including Gotha, Weimar, Schwartzburg, Halle, Jena and Mulh. A lot of towns, villages, rivers, lakes, are located and named. 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, in original colors, on strong paper. Edition : Nuremberg, dated 1738, 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: 100 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-13T14:30:42.000Z
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: 1738
State: Thuringia
Cartographer/Publisher: Homann Heirs
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Topic: Maps
Country/Region: Germany
