Title of the map:

"Der nördliche Theil des OBERSACHSICHEN KREISES oder die MARK BRANDENBOURG und das HERZOGTHUMPOMMERN.....Homann Erben 1780" 

Large detailed antique copper engraved map of the mark of Brandeburg and the Duchy of Pomerania, by Homman Heirs, dated 1780.

The map has been engraved by Franz Ludwig Gussefeld (1744-1808). 

On the right, the title block, with explanations on three columns below. The map, very decorative, replaces the map "Tabula Marchionatus Brandenburgici Et Ducatus Pomeraniae" published by Homann 50 years earlier.

Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was the most prolific map publisher of the 18th Century. 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. Homann died in Nuremberg. He was succeeded by the Homann Heirs company, which was in business until 1848. 

Condition : good condition, antique colors, on strong paper.

Edition : Nuremberg, 1780, 18th Century.

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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