1782 – A. F. W. Crome – Neue Carte von Europa

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Title:                      “Neue Carte von Europa welche die merkwürdigsten Producte und vornehmsten Handelspläze nebst dem Flächen-Inhalt aller europäischen Länder in deutschen Quadrat=Meilen enhält.. . .”

Description:

Rare, the First Economic Map of Europe, first edition, issued by August Friedrich Wilhelm Crome. The key product tables of 26 countries are shown on both sides of the map, devided by “=” symbol: domestic = export. The size of countries showed in German square miles. The 56 key symbols below shows the production of minerals and goods starting from gold and sliver to wine, salt, cork, fish, horses and many more.

Publisher:                  August Friedrich Wilhelm Crome (1753 – 1833)
Sheet size:                  80,2 x 64,7 cm
Place and year:      Hamburg, 1782
Technique:                copper engraving

Condition:
Very good, original condition.

 

This is an original antique map published in 1782 and NOT a modern copy or reprint.

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity

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