Champagne (france) 1720 Jb Homann Large Antique Wine Map 18th Century

TABULA GEOGRAPHICA CAMPANIAE Specialis in suas sic dictas Electiones accurate distincta edita à IOH. In left upper side of the map, 2 views of Reims and Troyes. In upper right side, a nice cartouche with the coast of arms of the region. The map is very detailed with major cities and rivers.

Size with margins : 52,5 x 65 cm / 20,4 x 25,5 inches. Antique colors, on strong paper. Nuremberg, from "Atlas Novus Terrarum", c.

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 drawn 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.