Antique Print-MAPS OF ANCIENT GERMANY-SPREAD OF PEOPLE-EUROPE-Chatelain-1732

Erscheinungsdatum: 1732

Beschreibung

Antique print, titled: 'Germania Antiqua.' - Two maps of ancient Germany on one sheet, showing the spread of the various peoples. With two decorative engravings and description (in French). This print/map originates from: "Atlas Historique." (Historic Atlas.), Published by Zacharie Chatelain, Amsterdam, 1732. Published in seven volumes between 1705 and 1720. This 2nd edition (Tome II) has been published in 1732. The maps were accompanied by information on cosmography, geography, history, genealogy, heraldry, and costumes of the world. The maps in the Atlas Historique were mainly based on those of the French cartographer, Guillaume De L'Isle, but were presented by Chatelain in an encyclopaedic form. Etching/engraving on hand laid paper. Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Henri Abraham Chatelain'. Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743), his father Zacharie Chatelain (d.1723) and Zacharie Junior (1690-1754), worked as a partnership publishing the Atlas Historique, Ou Nouvelle Introduction A L'Histoire under several different Chatelain imprints, depending on the Chatelain family partnerships at the time of publication. Excellent, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Tiny wormholes in lower margin, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. Some tiny stains. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 51 x 45 cm. The image size is ca. 45 x 34.5 cm. The overall size is ca. 20.1 x 17.7 inch. The image size is ca. 17.7 x 13.6 inch. Storage location: E40-02. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 72970

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Titel: Antique Print-MAPS OF ANCIENT GERMANY-SPREAD...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1732

Zustand: Fine