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Antique Map of the Circle of Bavaria by Homann (c.1703)

$ 376.02

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Condition : Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, with repair. Minor wear and a few small defects (slightly affecting image). Please study image carefully.
Date : c.1703
Overall size : 52 x 59 cm.
Image size : 48 x 56.5 cm.


Description: Antique map titled 'Bavariae circulus et electorat (..)'. Map of the Circle of Bavaria, Germany. Extends from Bamberg to Innsbruck. 

Artists and Engravers: Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a mapmaker who founded the famous Homann Heirs publishing company. He lived his entire life in Bavaria, particularly in Nuremberg. Initially, Johann trained to become a priest before converting to Protestantism and working as a notary.