1743 – J. B. Homann – Europa

Title:          “Europa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae Regulas et Juxta Recentissimas Observationes Aeque ac Relationes…”

Description:

Decorative map of Europe based upon Haas’ stereographic horizontal projection, which was featured in his book on cartographic methodology. Large decorative cartouche features Europa, crowns, horse heads, putti and the figure of Fame with her trumpet. A handsome chart that extends to include Iceland, the Mediterranean, and part of Northern Africa. French title L’Europe dessinee Suivant les Regles… is in top margin.

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 1743.

Cartographer:     Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Sheet size:           53,1 x 62,5 cm
Year:                     1743
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Original contemporary colors, strong press and on heavy paper, old times reinforcement. Few small worm holes present.

This is an original antique map published in 1743 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity