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an old map of the world showing the different hemispheres
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512 - Homann, Johann Baptist
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Estimate €700 - €900
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Homann, Johann Baptist Planiglobii Terrestris cum ultroq Hemisphaerio Caelesti generalis exhibitio. Nuremberg, Homann, c. 1720. Hand-coloured copperplate map. 49 x 56 cm. A richly decorated world map by the German cartographer and publisher Johann Baptist Homann. In 1715, he became a member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences and an imperial geographer. The map features depictions of the northern and southern starry skies along the upper and lower margins, as well as natural phenomena at the bottom of the map. The map itself shows the travel routes of famous explorers. – A reinforced central fold and some tears. Slightly stained. The sheet is browned. Overall in good condition with fine colouring. Copperplate map with original hand-colouring. 49 x 56 cm. – A richly decorated world map by the German cartographer and publisher Johann Baptist Homann. In 1715, he became a member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences and was appointed Imperial Geographer. The map features depictions of the northern and southern night skies along the top and bottom margins, as well as natural phenomena at the bottom edge. The map includes the travel routes of famous explorers. – Central fold and tears have been backed. Slightly stained. Sheet has browned. Overall well preserved with beautiful colouring. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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