Decorative Original Antique Map of Southern Germany, c.1730

Reference
BG-12390-35
Date
1730
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
23.0 x 35.5 cm (9.1 x 14.0 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 240

"Antique map titled 'The South West Part of Germany. Containing ye Dominions of the Archbishops and Electors of Mentz Y Treves, and of ye Elec. Palatine of ye Rhine; with Franconia, Swabia, Alsace and ye Dutchy of Lorrain (..)'. Detailed map of southern Germany split up into four sections of Palatine of the Rhine, Franconia, Lorrain and Swabia. Originates from 'Atlas minor: or a new and curious set of sixty-two maps (..)' by H. Moll. Artists and Engravers: Herman Moll (1654 - 1732), was a London cartographer, engraver and publisher.

Artist: Herman Moll (1654 - 1732), was a London cartographer, engraver and publisher.

Condition: Very good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1730 Overall size: 35.5 x 23 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 26 x 20 cm.

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