Africa - -; Homann Heirs - Africa - 1721-1750

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The copper-engraved map of Africa, titled “Africa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas”, was published by Homann Heirs in 1737 and features contemporary hand colour and a magnificent cartouche.

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A beautiful and highly decorative map of Africa entitled ‘Africa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas’ • The map was designed by the mathematician and astronomer Johann Matthias Hase (also known as Hasius). Published by Homann Erben in Nuremberg, dated 1737.
In the bottom left-hand corner is a striking, artistically designed title cartouche depicting an African landscape with local people and native animals such as lions and leopards.

Image size: 47 x 56

Condition
very good, with very beautiful original colour.

A beautiful and highly decorative map of Africa entitled ‘Africa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas’ • The map was designed by the mathematician and astronomer Johann Matthias Hase (also known as Hasius). Published by Homann Erben in Nuremberg, dated 1737.
In the bottom left-hand corner is a striking, artistically designed title cartouche depicting an African landscape with local people and native animals such as lions and leopards.

Image size: 47 x 56

Condition
very good, with very beautiful original colour.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Africa
Geographical specification
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Map maker/publisher
Homann Heirs
Map/book title
Africa
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
magnificent cartouche
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
47 cm
Width
56 cm
GermanyVerified
439
Objects sold
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