CATALONIA (SPAIN) 1720 JB HOMANN LARGE ANTIQUE ENGRAVED MAP 18TH CENTURY

Description: Title of the map:"Principatus CATALONIAE nec non Comitatuum Ruscinonensis et Cerrataniae Nova Tabula edita a IO. BAPT HOMANNO Norimbergae" Large detailed antique copper engraved map of Catalonia in Spain, by Johan Baptist Homann (1664-1724).The map covers the Mediterranean coastline from the French border via Barcelona to Tortosa. The splendid, allegorical cartouche at right shows Perseus about to decapitate the fearsome Medusa, and a figure representing Catalonia is kneeling before a monarch, to illustrate the surrender of Catalonia to Felipe V of Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession. 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 : 55 x 65,4 cm / 21,6 x 25,5 inches Condition : very good condition, in colors, on strong paper.Edition : Nuremberg, 1720, 18th century. 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 Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View our FeedbackView our Other Items For SaleAdd us to your Favorite SellersWE 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: 590 USD

Location: Paris

End Time: 2024-09-08T16:56:40.000Z

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