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1746 MAP OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE titled: Americae Mappa Generalis By Homann

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD
1746 MAP OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE titled: Americae Mappa Generalis By Homann
Historic Maps
1746 MAP OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, Homann
1746-Dated, Hand-Colored Engraved MAP OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE titled, “Americae Mappa Generalis,” by Heirs Of Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724), Nuremburg, Germany,
This historic Hand-Colored Engraved Double-Sheet Map is on very clean heavy laid period paper. It is titled, "Americae Mappa Generalis" published 1746 in Nuremburg, retaining its original rich old color outlining, measuring 20.75" x 23.25" having nice visual appeal with minor discoloration in the outer marginal edges. A large Cartouche at lower left depicts Native American Indians, one appears to be a Native Chief holding his spear being shaded under an umbrella. A highly important feature of this Map is that California is shown as a huge apparent Island separated by the Colorado River. A visually lovely and striking Map for display.