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Report itemRegni Daniae 56 x
49
cm copperplate
engraving, 60 x 53 cm sheet size, original and later hand colour,
Nürnberg, circa 1720
We are pleased to offer this scarce and exceptionally decorative original map of Denmark by the Imperial Geographer Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724). Founder of the leading German map publishing firm of the 18th century, Homann's cartography was often not original but his superb engraving work and distinctively bold hand colour style often "improved" on the original. This map is a case in point - it is a beautifully engraved and highly decorative close copy of a circa 1680 map by the Dutch mapmaker and publisher Frederik de Wit (1630-1706) which in turn was derived from a map of the same title by Nicolas Visscher issued in 1656. De Wit's map was also copied by the Amsterdam publisher Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) and while the plates are virtually identical, it would seem that the engraver was working from the Danckerts version for this close copy. The flamboyant cartouche featuring the traditional Danish Vildmannen is likely from the burin of Homann himself and this well preserved example map will make a fine presentation if matted and framed.
Uncoloured as was always Homann's practice with cartouches, we see the traditional "Wild Men", described in accounts of Danish heraldry as "supporters - two wild men proper armed with clubs". Curiously, Homann credits Hamburg based historian and geographer Johannes Hübner (1668-1731) as contributing to the cartography, but the map is merely a copy of De Wit's with really no original cartography whatsoever. The depiction of the Kongevåben (Royal Arms) is a variant of its modern form:
Turning to the map itself, we find pictorial topography and tiny "trees" - to get a sense of detail consider that the distance from Copenhagen to Malmö as seen below measures just 4 cm actual size (Øresund bridge not shown):
Note sandbars:
Note pictorial topography, tiny "trees":
Map
extends past Hamburg into Germany:
Condition - Please note carefully: Map is in very good condition as can be ascertained from photos, strong impression with distinct platemark, image area essentially pristine. A band of soft creasing ~ 3 cm wide is present left of and parallel to centrefold and part of original binding strip is present on verso; its outline is visible as a second vertical crease parallel to centrefold as can be seen in photo above. Minor soiling to upper left margin and minor creases to upper corners of map border. In all a well-preserved example of a classic Homann map that will make a fine presentation if matted and framed. Inquiries welcome and we encourage you to visit our other auctions on eBay. Note: Final auction price includes insured shipment within continental United States. All other customers to pay actual shipping costs via traceable means including full insurance. International buyers are wholly responsible for any applicable customs fees, duties or taxes upon receipt; these charges are NOT included in shipping charges or unit price. International buyers should verify what charges would apply to any resultant transaction with customs officials in their countries prior to bidding. Such charges are typically collected by the courier, e.g. FedEx, and are NOT additional shipping or handling fees. Terms and Conditions - Please read carefully: Payment accepted via PayPal. This secure eBay-owned service allow buyers around the world to use existing credit cards to make purchases and will result in immediate shipment. Please note that we do not bill credit cards directly - payment must be processed through PayPal. If you are unable or unwilling to utilise this convenient means of electronic payment, please contact us prior to placing any bids to see if alternate payment arrangements can be made. Bank wire transfers are acceptable on auctions over $500.00 or in countries where PayPal is not available; on auctions over $2000.00 bank wire transfer is preferred. Personal cheques will not be accepted. Successful bidders are expected to adhere to eBay policies in establishing contact within three days of auction closing time and completing transactions in a timely manner. We reserve the right to declare this auction void if there is a disruption to eBay operations during the two hour period prior to auction close. In such event, all bidders will be notified and the item will be relisted. - Bidders are cautioned that the problem of fraudulent "second chance offer" emails sent to unsuccessful bidders on eBay auctions has reached epidemic proportions. Please be advised that we NEVER participate in the "second chance offer" program on eBay and that any such email is illegitimate and intended to defraud. Please forward any such emails received regarding any of our auctions with full headers to the Transaction Interception department of eBay's SafeHarbor office. In addition, both successful and unsuccessful bidders are cautioned to be exceptionally vigilant regarding "spoofed" emails, fraudulent PayPal invoices and other common scams. In response to frequent inquiries, please be advised that the terms engraving, lithograph, woodcut etc. as used in our auction descriptions denote a PRINT, i.e. an image printed on a sheet of paper, and that all such items are unconditionally guaranteed to be original and authentic - we never offer reproductions. Please see our glossary for definitions of terminology used in our auction descriptions. We conduct our business in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and are committed to complete customer satisfaction with every purchase. We encourage you to evaluate our eBay customer feedback as a convenient means of gauging our performance and reputation. "Some to beautify their halls, parlours and chambers ... liketh, loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts and geographical globes". - John Dee (1527-1608)"...Maps begin as dreams, pass through a finite life in the world, and resume as dreams again..," - Thomas Pynchon
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