Holy Roman Empire Germany Prussia Saxony Silesia Breslau 1760 Bowen map
Brian DiMambroA New and Accurate Map of the North East Part of Germany, Containing the Dominions of the Electors of Saxony & Brandenburg, with Silesia ceded to the K. of Prussia by the Treaty of Breslaw. Also the Duchy of Mecklenburg, Pomerania, &c.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Prussia, Saxony, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg, Pomerania, Silesia, Breslau).
Issued 1760, London by Em. Bowen.
Attractive mid 18th century engraved map. Pleasing decorative appeal due to the pictorial cartouche.
Inset vignette depicts a detailed city plan of Breslau with 38 locations identified by numeric key.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing uniform age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet measures c. 16" H x 9 3/4" W.
Engraved area measures c. 12 3/8" H x 8 5/8" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R35857].