1792 – J. M. Probst – Borussiae Regnum

Title:                      “Borussiæ Regnum compectens Circulos Sambiensem, Natangiensem, et Hockerlandiæ Nec non Borussia Polonica, exhibens Palatinatus Culmiensem, Marienburgensem, Pomerelliæ et Varmia Cum adjacentibus aliis Provinciis Mappa Geographica Sumtibus et Curis exarata Ioh: Mich: Probst Geogr. Aug: Vind: 1792. ”
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Description:
Very rare map of the Kingdom of Prussia, covering modern-days Russia, Poland, Lithuania and a part of Germany. Notes cities, towns, villages, rivers, lakes, roads, bays, reliefs and islands. Inset map titled “Principatus Neocomensis seu Neuchatel ad Borussiæ Regnum” at the top left quadrant. A decorative military-themed title cartouche with the portrait of King Frederick William II of Prussia, guns & flags, a frame-style mileage scale cartouche, three sailing ships and a compass rose adorn the map.

Engraver:                   Johann Michael Probst the Younger (1757-1809)
Sheet size:                   62,8 x 54,6 cm
Year:                             Augsburg, 1792
Technique:                  copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Strong press on watermarked paper. Contemporary coloring. Small tears and lower corners professionally restored.

This is an original antique map published in 1792 and not a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity