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Homann Heirs
Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis / Mappe Monde

1746

About the Item

This map was printed from a copperplate engraving in 1746. The printed image size is 18.25 x 21.75 inches (46.3 x 55.2 cm) plus margins. An attractive double hemisphere map of the world by the famous German cartographic family, Homann. The title is noted in Latin on the left and French in the right cartouche. Surrounding the main image are four additional hemispheric projections and two celestial models. The map was compiled by J. M. Haas, Professor of Mathematics at Wittenberg. This world map Includes an incomplete depiction of both the Australian continent and the island of New Zealand. There is also a fanciful view of the North West Coast of America based upon the early Russian explorations. Johann Baptist Homann was a German engraver and publisher who established himself and his family in Nuremberg in 1702. He published his first atlas, "Atlas Novus" in 1707, and in recognition of this achievement, he was elected to the Berlin Academy of Sciences. In 1715 J. B. Homann was appointed Geographer to the Emperor. Upon his death in 1724 his business was continued by his family under the name Homann's Heirs into the late 18th century. This map is in good condition and backed on Japan paper.
  • Creator:
    Homann Heirs (German)
  • Creation Year:
    1746
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.13 in (51.14 cm)Width: 23.88 in (60.66 cm)Depth: 0.94 in (2.39 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #427231stDibs: LU33126980762

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