Electorate of Saxony Holy Roman Empire Circle Germany 1740 Homann decorative map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsCirculi Supe. Saxoniae Pars Meridionalis sive Ducatus, Electoratus et Principatus Ducum Saxoniae.
(Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Saxony, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Wittenberg, Brandenburg).
Issued c. 1730-50, Nuremberg by Homann.
Fine mid 18th century folio sheet engraved map, with full original hand color. Large decorative cartouche.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" H x 24 "W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/4" H x 22" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2, pp. 361.
[R22320].