Asiae Recentissima Delineatio.
By Homann, Johann Baptist
Nurnberg c1730- orig. col. copper engr. map; 49 x 56 cm; some slight foxing and browning; c?fold discoloured; plate slightly rubbed, o/w vg cond. A charming map of the Asian continet with a very decorative title cartouche and vignette. Homann was a self-taught engraver from Swabia, Germany, who worked for Funck, von Sandrat et al before he started his own business in 1702, publishing and compiling his own atlases. In 1715, he became geographer to the Holy Roman Emperor. After his death in 1724, he was succeeded by his son, Johann Christoph (1703 - 1730). [ref: 2135 ]
Publication year: 1730
Vendor: Angelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman
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By Homann, Johann Baptist
Nurnberg c1730- orig. col. copper engr. map; 49 x 56 cm; some slight foxing and browning; c?fold discoloured; plate slightly rubbed, o/w vg cond. A charming map of the Asian continet with a very decorative title cartouche and vignette. Homann was a self-taught engraver from Swabia, Germany, who worked for Funck, von Sandrat et al before he started his own business in 1702, publishing and compiling his own atlases. In 1715, he became geographer to the Holy Roman Emperor. After his death in 1724, he was succeeded by his son, Johann Christoph (1703 - 1730). [ref: 2135 ]
Publication year: 1730
Vendor: Angelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman
