Title of the map:

"Novissima et Accuratissima regnorum et Insularum....SICILIA, SARDINIA, CORSICA, MALTA,.....Homannianis Hered. Norimb. 1762"

Large nice antique copper engraved map of the western Mediterranean including the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and Malta, by Homann Heirs.

The map extends to include northern Africa and the western coast of Italy past Rome. The map is filled with towns, fortified towns, forests, and mountains, while a smoking Mount Aetna is prominently depicted on Sicily. 

The highly decorative title cartouche features a battling ship, soldier, and coats of arms for Sicily, Sardinia, and Malta held aloft by cherubs. An additional title is located above the map.

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 : very good condition, on strong paper.

Edition : Nuremberg, dated 1762, 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