France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century

France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century

France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century

NOUVELLE CARTE DU GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL et MILITAIRE D'ORLEANS..... Bureau des HERITIERS de HOMANN l'An MDCCLXII. Large detailed antique copper engraved map centered on Orléans and its region (France), by Homann Heirs.

The map depicts the roads and canals with numerous towns and villages. Two nice cartouches, with the arms of the King. 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 succeeded by the Homann Heirs company, which was in business until 1848. Size with margins : 54,8 x 63,5 cm / 21,2 x 24,8 inches.

In colors, on strong paper. A Certificat of Authenticity can be issued on request. 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.
France Orleans 1762 Homann Hrs Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Century