1728 MOROCCO LARGE HANDCOLOURED MAP BY HOMANN HEIRS Start Price USD 150.00 Current Price USD 150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location London See more about '1728 MOROCCO LARGE HANDCOLOURED MAP BY HOMANN HEIRS' Description This is an original antique map from the "Atlas Homannianus", published by Homann Heirs, Nuremburg, 1728. If you wish to buy multiple items we can ship the items together with only one shipping charge which won't increase regardless of how many items you buy. This item is a genuine antique, over 280 years old. Johann Baptist Homann (1663 - 1724) Homann was born in Nuremberg and remained there throughout his life. He began as an engraver and in 1702 set up his own publishing company. After publishing his first atlas in 1707 he became a member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences and later, in 1715 he achieved the position of Imperial Geographer to Emperor Charles VI. His success as a publisher was partly due to his ability to undercut his competitors in Holland and France and the firm became the dominant map publisher in Germany in the eighteenth century. After Homann's death the business was carried on by his son until his death in 1730 whereupon the company was bequeathed to his heirs with the condition that the business continued to operate under the name 'Homann Heirs'. The firm continued publishing atlases and individual maps until the next century and exerted a great influence on German map publishing. Condition: The map has some damp staining and is strengthened on the reverse. It measures 24" x 21", (62 cm x 54 cm). We have been selling antique maps, books and prints for over thirty years. We sell mainly maps, but also prints and books. All our items are 100% genuine antiques. the items will be dispatched within seven days of purchase. We have a team of staff at hand and aim to make your buying experience as smooth as possible. If you have any queries whilst the auction is in progress please let us know. Once you receive the item, in the unlikely event that there are any problems we promise to resolve the matter immediately, and if you wish to return the item we will give you a full refund as long as you let us know within seven days of receiving the item. Also if there is an antique map, print or book you are looking for please let us know as we may be able to find one for you. Happy shopping from all the staff at World Maps and Prints. Paypal is our preferred method of payment but if you wish to pay another way we're sure we will be able to accomodate you. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!