This antique map depicts the Ober Rheinische Kreis region in Germany and was produced by Homann Erben between 1724 and 1780. The map is a folding copper plate print and was likely part of an atlas. It falls within the category of antique maps, specifically Europe Maps.
The Date Range of the map is between 1700-1799, and it is in an unknown state of Original/Reproduction. This map is a unique and beautiful piece that any map collector would be proud to own. Its details and craftsmanship are a testament to the skill of the cartographers of the time.
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Der Ober Rheinische Kreis
Homann Erben ( 1724 - 1780 ) Nuremberg
Published by Artist: Homann Erben ( - 1780 ) Nuremberg; issued in: Nuremberg; Homann Erben ( 1724 - 1780 ) Nuremberg; Johann Babtiste Homann (1664-1724) was born in Oberkammlach the Electorate of Bavaria Although educated at a Jesuit school and preparing for an ecclesiastical career he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg He soon turned to engraving and cartography; in 1702 he founded his own publishing house Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer by Emperor Charles VI Giving such privileges to individuals was an added right that the Holy Roman Emperor enjoyed In the same year he was also named a member of the Prussian Academy of Scien, 1724
Der Oberrheinische Kreis old map Upper Rhine Homann 1786
Title: Der Ober Rheinische Kreis Nach Seinen Unterabtheihungen enwerfen von F.L. Grüsfefeld 1786.
Nurnberg bey denen Hömannischen Erben.
Description: Historical map if the Upper Rhine Germany France during the Holy Roman Empire with a inlay map of Alsace France.
mapmaker F.L. Guessefeld.
Publisher Johann Baptist Homann 1663-1724. Nuremberg Germany.
In 1716 Homann published his masterpiece Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World)
He was succeeded by the Homann heirs company, in business until 1848, known as "Homann Erben", "Homannianos Heredes", "Heritiers de Homann" abroad.
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