The first edition, in Dutch in 1577, was translated and reprinted in French, Latin, and then in italian. On the verso of each map, a text exposes the knowledge of the represented region. It is a huge success despite its high price (it is reputed to be the most expensive book of its century).
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The map is in excellent condition [i.e., clear and clean image, strong and bright paper, original full margins, no tear, and slight but even age toning]. Issued with a centerfold, ample photos [front, back, and details] in high resolution are presented for your convenience of identification and judging its excellent quality independently.
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Homann died in Nuremberg in 1724. He was succeeded by his son Johann Christoph (1703–1730). Johann Baptista Homann. Homann was born in Oberkammlach near Kammlach in the Electorate of Bavaria. Although educated at a Jesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg.
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An inset shows Fiésole at 1:12,000. A wider part of Tuscany is presented at 1:450,000, extending over to Lucca, Pisa and the coast, and south to Siena.
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There is excellent detail This is an ORIGINAL and GENUINE piece. DONT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY. GRAB A BARGAIN. GOOD LUCK.
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Date - 1785. Source - Universal History, from the Beginning of the World until the Present (the mid-1700s). Image Size - about 9.5x13.5", copper-plate engraving. Type - Printed on early Hand-Laid paper and folded to fit into the 5x8" publication.
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ORIGINAL ANTIQUE city plan of Vicenza, Italy from a Baekeder guide to Northern Italy, published in 1886. Good condition. Centerfold as issued. Sizes 8.25" x 6.25". There may be discoloration, imperfections and/or paper binding tape on the back along the centerfold or residual dried adhesive from the original publishing.
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This antique original map is over 200 years old. One of a series produced for Approximate size of fold-out sheet. CONDITION .
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