1737 – J. B. Homann – Africa Secundum legitimas
450 €
Title: “AFRICA Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographiae regulas… Leonis Africani…à IOH. MATTHIA HASIO…Homannianorum Heredibum…1737”
Description:
Very decorative copper engraved map of Africa and Madagascar, based on the discoveries of Leon L’Africain. A magnificent decorative cartouche, with a large allegorical scene showing Européens traders in negotiation with aboriginals. The map describes Africa with details on the coasts, leaving the interior blank with the name “Terra Incognito”. Egypt, Nubia and Abbysinia are well described. We can see the Dutch colonies of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch near the Cape in South Africa.
The map comes from the Johann Baptist Homann atlas “Maior Atlas Scholasticus ex Triginta Sex Generalibus et Specialibus…“ drawn Tobias Mayer and published by Homann Heirs in Nuremberg 1737.
Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Sheet size: 53,2 x 61,8 cm
Year: 1737
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Original contemporary coloring, strong press and on heavy paper, old times reinforcement. Few small worm holes present.
This is an original antique map published in 1737 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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