Lot of 2. Homann Heirs. Americae Mappa generalis. Secundum lefitimas projectionis stereographicae regulas relationesque recentissimas et observationses sociorum Acad. reg. sequae Parisiis est aliorumque auctorum nec non secundum mentem D.I.M. Hasii MPP in partes suas methodicas chirisa nunc concinnata et delineata ab Aug. Gottl. Boehmio Phil. Magistro in lucern proferentibus Homannianis Heredibus. Nuremberg, 1746. Nice decorative cartouche with flora, fauna and native peoples of the Americas. No evidence that the margin text ever existed. Homann's second map of America, which reflected "recent observations" and is extensively corrected from the first. These were intended to be bound into Homann's Atlas Scholasticus, but often publishers printed and sold the maps separately as well. Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of America. Philadelphia; Carea & Lea, 1820. Hand-colored engraving, 16.5 x 20.25 in. print area including letterpress. Two smaller maps of North and South America; plate imprint area for maps 9.25 x 15.25 in. Slight toning of centerfold; ink smear near lower end of fold. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Fred E. Schwab
Lot of 2. Homann Heirs. Americae Mappa generalis. Secundum lefitimas projectionis stereographicae regulas relationesque recentissimas et observationses sociorum Acad. reg. sequae Parisiis est aliorumque auctorum nec non secundum mentem D.I.M. Hasii MPP in partes suas methodicas chirisa nunc concinnata et delineata ab Aug. Gottl. Boehmio Phil. Magistro in lucern proferentibus Homannianis Heredibus. Nuremberg, 1746. Nice decorative cartouche with flora, fauna and native peoples of the Americas. No evidence that the margin text ever existed. Homann's second map of America, which reflected "recent observations" and is extensively corrected from the first. These were intended to be bound into Homann's Atlas Scholasticus, but often publishers printed and sold the maps separately as well. Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of America. Philadelphia; Carea & Lea, 1820. Hand-colored engraving, 16.5 x 20.25 in. print area including letterpress. Two smaller maps of North and South America; plate imprint area for maps 9.25 x 15.25 in. Slight toning of centerfold; ink smear near lower end of fold. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Fred E. Schwab
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