ANTIQUE MAP OF THE WORLD AROUND PARIS Johannes Baptista Homann CA 1725

Up for sale is an original hand-colored antique Latin map of - THE WORLD AROUND PARIS, FRANCE. PARTICULIR CARTE DES LANDES /. UND DER SCHON-WELTBERUHMTE GEGEND UMB PARIS. Map Maker - Johannes Baptista Homann. The map is on hand laid paper and has a beautiful decorated title cartouche in the upper left hand corner. The map is greatly enhanced with hand coloring. It is NOT matted or framed, and measures approximately 22" x 24", including the border area.

It is blank on the reverse side. There is a fold across the middle from when it was originally bound. Generally, the map is in Very Good condition. There is some age related browning and staining, particularly along the edges.

There are some nicks along the edges and the corners are creased. Other small stains and dings here and there. Small tears at the fold on the edges of the left and right middle fold.

This is a GREAT MAP and such a fabulous piece of history! This item is in the category "Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps". The seller is "book14850" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.