c1729 MAGNA BRITANNIA ANGLIAE SCOTIAE British Isles MAP Homann (LM20-20)

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1729 - MAGNA BRITANNIA complectens ANGLIAE, SCOTIAE ET HIBERNIAE REGNAby Homann. This is the example with the portrait of KING GEORGE (rarer than the edition with Queen Anne.Large map of the British Isles by Johannes Baptiste Homann, one of Europes premier mapmakers of the 18th century. The map has a spectacular large format cartouche that includes a coat of arms and portait of King George, an allegorical representation of Britain, the unicorn and lion and other figures.Overall size approx 60.5 x 51cm including margins. Central fold as issued with original hand colour.Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724), his son, Christoph (1703-30), and heirs are acknowledged to be the most important German map publishing firm of the 18th century. The firm was founded in Nurnberg about 1702. Upon Johanns death, the firm was continued by his son, Christoph until 1730 when the firm passed to the heirs on the condition that they publish under the name Homann Heirs.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LM20-20-4837550

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