Decorative Original Antique Map of Southern Germany, c.1730
€ 240
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1730
Mapmaker / artist
Herman Moll (1654 - 1732), was a London cartographer, engraver and publisher
Sheet size
23 × 35.5 cm (9.1 × 14.0 in)
Reference
BG-12390-35
Condition
Very good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
"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.
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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