1728 Homann Map of Bavaria Germany

by Paul Fearn

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1728 Homann Map of Bavaria Germany

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Paul Fearn

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Photograph

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This is a rare and attractive map of Bavaria, Germany. Covers from Rabiz as far south as Innsbruck, including Munich, Salzburg, Passau, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Augsburg. Detail includes cities, forts, some topographical features, and districts. Stunning decorative title cartouche in the upper right quadrant featuring soldiers, cherubs, greed gods, and armorial decorations. Additional title, in French, in upper margin La cercle de Baviere, qui comprend la regence d'Amberg … Prepared by J.B. Homann and issued as plate no. 10 in Homann Heirs’ Maior Atlas Scholasticus .

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July 17th, 2013

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