1748 Homann Large Antique Map of SE Asia & East Indies Start Price USD 1,250.00 Current Price USD 1,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Successful Worldwide Shipping From Melbourne, See more about '1748 Homann Large Antique Map of SE Asia & East Indies' Description Helpful Links: Company Details - About ME Payment & Shipping Options View seller's other items Cartographer's Profile Ask Seller a question Return Policy About Classical Images We have over 2,000 items for sale on our Ebay stores site. Please click here to enter the stores and use the search engine to the left to search specifically for maps, prints, Atlases on the Classical Images Stores, thank you Click Here   Carte Des Indes Orientalis...1748 click image to enlarge click image to enlarge This very large, beautifully hand coloured original antique map map of India, SE Asia, The East Indies, Philippines & New Guinea was engraved in 1748  - the date is engraved in the title cartouche - and was published by the Homann firm. Because of the size of this map not that many have survived making this quite a desirable piece for collectors of maps of this region. The date this was engraved - 1748- was at a time of great change in the region particularly south to Australia and New Guinea. In just a few short years the look of this region cartographically was to change forever. (Ref: Suraz; M&B; Tooley) Please note all items auctioned are genuine, we do not sell reproductions. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be issued on request.    Condition Report General Description: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color: - off white Age of map color: - Original Colors used: - Yellow, blue, green, pink General color appearance: - Authentic Paper size: - 39in x 21 1/4in (980mm x 540mm) Plate size: - 33 1/2in x 20 1/4in (850mm x 520mm) Margins: - Min 1/2in (25mm) Imperfections: Margins: - None Plate area: - Folds as issued Verso: - None Overall Quality (in Bold): Perfect/Fine/Very Good/Good/Fair/Poor   Johann Baptist Homann c. 1663 – 1724; Homann Heirs 1700-1780 Following the long period of Dutch domination, the Homann family became the most important map publishers in Germany in the eighteenth century, the business being founded by J.B. Homann in Nuremberg about the year 1702. Soon after publishing his first atlas in 1707 he became a member of the Berlin academy of Sciences and in 1715 he was appointed Geographer to the Emperor. After the founder’s death in 1724, the firm was continued under the direction of his son until 1730 and was then bequeathed to his heirs on the condition that it trades under the name of Homann Heirs. The firm remained in being until the next century and had a wide influence on map publishing in Germany. Apart from the atlases the firm published a very large number of individual maps. The Homman’s produced a Neuer Atlas in 1714, a Grosser Atlas in 1737, and an Atlas Maior with about 300 maps in 1780. They also issued a special Atlas of Germany with full sized plans of principal cities, school atlases and an Atlas of Silesia in 1750 with 20 maps.    Payment Methods Visa MasterCard Bankcard * PayPal Direct Bank Transfers & AUS$ Bank Drafts Please contact me to discuss other forms of payment Please also contact me before the end of the auction if you would like to discuss payment by instalments over an agreed period *(Please email your CC#, Expiry Date, full name on card & shipping address in two separate emails or alternatively you can fax or phone to the numbers below.) Australian buyers please add 10% GST    Shipping Worldwide Australia Air Mail Courier1 Courier2* Express Insurance N/A $35.00 US N/A   2.75% min $6.00 US       $8.00 US 2.75% min $4.00 US *Courier #2: Available for all items 11in x 8 1/2in (280mm x 215mm) or smaller flat or folded along original folds Airmail shipping from Australia to Europe or the US takes approx. 5-7 days. EMS courier will take 3-5 days. There will be only one shipping charge per 10 maps or prints purchased. We can hold items to combine shipments. Please note, as an added measure of security all purchases over $500US will now be automatically sent by courier Classical Images was founded 1998 and has built an excellent reputation for supplying high quality original antiquarian works on paper at affordable prices. We carry an extensive inventory of antiquarian collectibles from the 15th to 19th century, a period that produced achievements by some of history’s finest explorers, scientists and artists. Classical Images adheres to the Codes of Ethics outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) . We are enthusiastic collectors ourselves of Antiquarian treasures and are happy to share our knowledge, discuss issues and provide information and assistance, both in general and about items we offer for sale. All items sold by Classical Images are genuine and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be happily supplied on request. Thank you Simon & Andrea Mayers Classical Images 61-3-9497 2845 Tel 61-3-94972895 Fax RETURN POLICY STATEMENT Since purchasing online does not give the opportunity to examine our merchandise directly we strive to give you as much information as possible in the description, condition report and images supplied for each item. We sell only quality merchandise, and take great care to accurately research and describe the features and condition of each item so that you can be comfortable with your buying decision. If you receive an item which you feel was not accurately described in our catalog or is not in the condition stated then you have 7 days to return the item with a full purchase refund (less S&H) providing the item is returned in the same condition as it was sent and via an insured internet trackable shipping service. RETURN POLICY a. 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