Nova Comitatus Pappheimensis Tabula Cumfinitimis Diversorum…

Engraved double page (24" x 20 1/2 "), partially hand colored, large title uncolored cartouche in upper left corner. Very slight tear at bottom margin along centerfold, slight aging and browning, ample margins; about near fine with a strong impression. Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was considered the father of German mapmaking, and in 1715 was actually appointed the Geographer to the Emperor. He founded his mapmaking business in 1702, and he would produce several major atlases between 1707 and 1716. After Homann's death in 1724 his sons would take over the business. In the title cartouche if this map you can see the 'Homann Heirs' imprint. This very attractive map appears to be from Homann's 'Atlas Novus terrarium orbis; and shows part of the southern Germany. There is an inset featuring a colored illustration of the town of Pappenheim. In addition to a large title cartouche there are two other signifcant illustrations on the top and bottom parts of the map. Van De Gohm: Antique Maps. Bagrow: History of Cartography.