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Original antique map titled 'Prospect und Grundris der Keiserl Freyen Reichs und Ansee Stadt Bremen (\.)'. This is a superb … Read more Original antique map titled 'Prospect und Grundris der Keiserl Freyen Reichs und Ansee Stadt Bremen (\.)'. This is a superb chart of the city of Bremen and the surrounding small villages with particular emphasis on the many rivers and canals in the area. At bottom is a panoramic view of Bremen surrounded by two allegorical scenes representing the city's importance to trade in the region. On the right is an open atlas showing Greenland and Spitzbergen in Norway, alluding to the possessions of the Hanse. Above the view is a coat-of-arms of the city. The legend in the upper left corner identifies 33 locations. Published by J.B. Homann, circa 1720. Johann Baptist Homann was a German geographer and cartographer, who also made maps of the Americas. See less
- Dimensions
- 24.02ʺW × 20.87ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Original folding line … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Original folding line with repairs in bottom margin, Few small holes/defects in center of the map less
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