1760 – T. C. Lotter – Europae Poliometria

Title:                      “Germaniae aliorumque quorundam Locorum Europae Poliometria. – Richtige Anzeige wie weit die Haupt – Orte in Deutschland und andere berühmte Staedte in Europa von einander entlegen…”​
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Description:

Very impressive and unusual table of distances between major European cities, over 200 cities included, this style is still used today. The chart also gives the distance to select cities outside of Europe including Jerusalem and London. Decorative title cartouche shows the methods of measuring distances at that time.

The map comes from T. C. Lotter atlas “Grosser Atlas…” published in Augsburg, 1760.

Cartographer:     Tobias Conrad Lotter ( 1717 – 1777 )
Sheet size:             60,3 x 51,5 cm
Year:                        1760
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Contemporary hand coloring.
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This is an original antique map published in 1760 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity