Switzerland old map Potentissimae Helvetiorum Homann 1732
Homann Johann Babtiste ( 1664 - 1724 ) Nuremberg
Title: Potentissimae Helvetiorum Reipublicae Cantones Tredecim cum Foederatis et Subjectis Provinciis.
Description: Switzerland antiaue map, Early 18th century antique map divided into cantons with a decorative titlel cartouce decorated with the coat of arms of the 13 cantons.
At the bottom left a typical Swiss scene with mountains, cows, a home view completed with a mile scale.
An attractive Swiss map full of history.
The Homanns maps were combined in different atlases, (1712 – 1716) but also colored on request and sold separately.
Mapmaker: Johann Baptist Homann 1663-1724. Nuremberg Germany.
Homann's Maior Atlas was first published in 1716 by Johann Homann, the founder of the famous Nuremberg map publishing house. It quickly became the standard gentleman's library atlas around Europe, particularly in German-speaking areas. After Johann's death in 1724 his son ran the business until his death in 1730 and then the firm became Homann Heirs, a combination of family and other geographers who pursued the commercial atlas market with considerable success.
Homann died in Nuremberg. He was succeeded by the Homann heirs company, which was in business until 1848. The company was known as "Homann Erben", "Homanniani Heredes", or "Heritiers de Homann" abroad.
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Size:
Sheet app.: 23.25 x 20 inches. 59 x 51 cm.
Image app.: 22 x 18.75 inches. 55 x 48 cm.
Condition: Nice detailed copperplate engraved map in good condition, edges slightly light discolored by time.
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