1743 – J. B. Homann – Europa

Title: “Europa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas et juxta recentissimas observationes aeque ac relationes adhibitis quoq veterum monumentorum subsidiis descripta et in partes suas methodicas X. divisa a Joh. Matth. Hasio Math. PPO edita Curis Homannianorum Heredum a MDCCXXXXIII” Description: Decorative map of Europe based upon Haas’ stereographic horizontal projection, which was featured in his book on cartographic methodology. Large decorative cartouche features Europa, crowns, horse heads, putti and the figure of Fame with her trumpet. A handsome chart that extends to include Iceland, the Mediterranean, and part of Northern Africa. French title L’Europe dessinee Suivant les Regles… is in top margin. The map comes from the Johann Baptist Homann atlas “Maior Atlas Scholasticus ex Triginta Sex Generalibus et Specialibus…“ designed by Johann Matthias Haas (Hase) and published in Nuremberg by the Homann Heirs 1743. Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) Sheet size: 58,3 x 50,3 cm Year: 1743 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Reasonable condition. Original contemporary colors. A few small losses and restorations present. This is an original antique map published in 1743 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity