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Bidding has ended on this item. Item:1739 Homann (Haas) Map THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE & ASIA Fine!  |
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Maioris Sive Asiaticae Tabula
54 x 47.5 cm copperplate engraving, 61 x 52 cm sheet size, original and later hand colour, Nürnberg, 1739 We are pleased to offer this scarce original map of the Russian Empire encompassing much of Asia from the firm of Homann Erben (Heirs), the leading German map publisher of the 18th century. Founded by the Imperial Geographer Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) the firm was later managed by his sons and the noted astronomer Tobias Mayer (1723-1762). The map was compiled by the Wittenberg mathematician and cartographer Johann Matthias Haas (1684-1742) using a "Stereographic Projection" devised by the Leipzig based mathematician August Gottlob Böhme (1719-1797). Originally issued in 1730 under the title "Imperii Russici et Tartariae" the plate was here revised to add a second cartouche at upper left featuring a portrait of Empress Anna of Russia (1693-1740) and the cartouche at lower left reengraved to revise the title. A handsome map with some fascinating cartographic misconceptions, this well preserved example will make an elegant presentation if matted and framed.
The portrait of empress Anna may be a bit flattering - Carlyle described her face as "comparable to a Westphalian ham". Note Athena figure with gorgon shield and military figure at left both holding prisoners in subjugation:
The title cartouche features the vignette of a bear hunt - note that the previous title text was not entirely ground away in reworking the plate and remains faintly visible. 1730 date is for original issue, this example was printed in 1739 and is so dated in lower margin:
European Russia - to get a sense of map detail consider that the distance from St. Petersburg to Moscow as seen below measures just 4 cm actual size::
Note Novaya Zemlya shown as connected to mainland and no indication of the Matochkin Strait which divides the two principal islands:
Hokkaido is shown as connected to the mainland, while the mythical "Terra Societatis" is shown in tentative outline:
Note
Aral Sea at its full size before its virtual destruction in the 20th
century at the hands of the Soviets - an environmental disaster that
can be reversed:
Vastness of Siberia:
Tibet is shown as the home of "Dalai Lamae":
Map covers most of China:
Somewhat speculative far north:
Condition - Please note carefully: This large map is in overall very good condition as can be ascertained by photos, strong impression with prominent platemark, image area essentially pristine, hand colour bright and vivid. Some trivial soiling and a little excess printers ink as issued is present in margins; overall an exceptionally well preserved example. Centrefold as issued, no text on verso. 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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