Nuremburg: Homann, Johann Baptist. Map. Copper plate engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 21 1/8" x 24 5/8" Beautiful scarce plan of London with a black and white panorama beneath, published circa 1740. On upper left and right portion are detailed illustrations of Whitehall and the London Stock Exchange. The hand colored portion of the map distinguishes the part of the city once confined by the London Wall, as well as 74 prominent locations and landmarks in accordance with..... More

Nuremburg. Map. Engraving with original color wash. Image measures 20" x 22.25". This lovely map of the Hague includes a plan and view of the prominent Dutch city. Published circa 1739, the plan shows the city before it became the international and political hub it is today. Rather than the modern buildings that house the International Court of Justice and embassies, the significant buildings highlighted are mainly churches and Dutch governmental buildings, labeled according to keys at the sides of..... More

Nuremburg: Homann Heirs, 1789. Map. Engraving with original coloring. Image measures 18.75" x 22". Nicely detailed map of the area surrounding the eastern side of the Gulf of Finland with St. Petersburg. Includes beautiful view of St. Petersburg. Overall toning. Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was a renowned German mapmaker of the late 17th and early 18th century, including being geographer to the Holy Roman Emperor. His business was carried on through the 18th century by the Homann Heirs, also prolific..... More

Nuremburg: Homann Heirs. Map. Engraving with modern hand coloring. Collectively, images measures 19.25" x 22.5". Early teaching map, originally bound in an atlas. Has no country names, only Latin reference initials. Consists of four panels. Circa 1750. Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was a renowned German mapmaker of the late 17th and early 18th century who served as geographer to the Holy Roman Emperor. His business was carried on through the 18th century by the Homann Heirs, also prolific and popular..... More