Bretagne Brittany France 1716 Jb Homann Large Antique Map In Colors 18th Century
Tabula DUCATUS BRITANNIAE Gallis LE GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DE BRETAGNE in suos Novem episcopatus omnes... A large magnificent decorative cartouche with the arms of the region. In upper left side, a plan of Brest. The map is very detailed with major cities and rivers. Size with margins : 60,5 x 52 cm / 23,6 x 20,4 inches.
Handed colored, a small aureol in right center margin, on strong paper. Nuremberg, from "Grosse Atlas", 1716, First state (no privilege), 18th Century. He founded his company in 1702. In 1705, he became the Geograph of the Emperor Charles VI. In the same year, he was also Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin.
They protected the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. In 1716 Homann published his "Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt" (Grand Atlas of all the World). Some maps were drawned with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder. He was succeded by the Homann Heirs company, which was in business until 1848. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.