Germany Schleswig-holstein 1710 Jb Homann Large Antique Map 18th Century
Ducatus SLESVICENSIS in omnes ejusdem Generales et Particulares Praefecturas exacte divisi Nova tabula edita a IOH. Large detailed antique copper engraved map of northern Germany, by Johann Baptist Homann. This map depicts the Schleswig-Holstein region with the fortified cities of Tonning, Husum, Sonderborg, Flensborg, and Sleswight. Shoals and passages are fully engraved in the sea. A lot of towns, villages, rivers, lakes, and islands are located and named. In lower left, a large decorative title cartouche. 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 : 60 x 52,5 cm / 23,6 x 20,4 inches.
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. A Certificat of Authenticity can be issued on request.