1739 – J. B. Homann – Regni Poloniae Magnique Ducatus Lithuaniae
$766.00
Title: “Regni Poloniæ Magnique Ducatus9. Lithuaniæ Nova et exacta tabula ad mentem STAROVOLCII descripta ả IOH BAPT HOMANNO Sac. Caes. Mai. Geoprapho Revisa et ad presentem Statum accomodata 1739”
Description:
Very detailed antique map of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, extending from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. A gorgeous allegorical cartouche fills the Baltic Sea and features Ares, god of war, holding both a spear and a laurel wreath, the Polish-Lithuanian coat of arms under Wettin dynasty, and beehives symbolizing industry. Third plate, fifth issue.
Map comes from the atlas “Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt“ published in Nuremberg 1739.
Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Sheet size: 60,0 x 53,4 cm
Year: 1739
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Very good condition, original hand coloring. Watermarked paper.
This is an original antique map published in 1739 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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