1. Lusatiae Superioris Tabula Chorographica Exacte Tradita per Ioh. Georg. Schreiberum & Excusa Studio, Homann Heirs, 1732, 22" x 17.5" The historical region of Upper Lusatia, in current state of Saxony, is the focus of this fine German map. The map is centered on Bautzen (Budissin), Lobau and Gorlitz and extends to include Dresden, and Luban in present-day Poland. A pictorial title cartouche and coat of arms adorn the map. There are minor damp stains in the lower margins. The centerfold has been reinforced on the verso. (A)

2. Nova Comitatus Pappenheimensis Tabula, Homann Heirs, circa 1740, 22" x 18.3". This map shows part of Bavaria in high detail. Inset map "Herrschafft Bellenberg…" and another inset is a fine birds-eye view of Pappenheim with individual buildings shown. Lightly toned at centerfold, otherwise fine. (B+)

3. Germaniae Veteris Nova Descriptio, Jan Jansson, circa 1652, Accuratissima Orbis Antiqui Delineatio, 18.5" x 14.8". Historical map based on Ortelius' map of ancient Germany, which was in turn based on the classical writings of Ptolemy, Plinius, Strabo and others. The map is filled with forests and old place names. It was engraved by Petrus Kaerius and is richly decorated with two elaborate cartouches featuring cherubs and warriors. The sea includes a fine compass rose, ship and sea monster. This cartouche is highlighted in gold. There is some light toning on the centerfold. (B+)

4. Ducatus Bremae et Ferdae Nova Tabula, Johann Baptist Homann, 1720, 22.3" 19". The duchies of Bremen and Verden are detailed on this map, along with neighboring Hamburg in the north and Oldenburg and Delmenhorst in the south. Many small villages and places are named, as are the sand-banks and islands along the coastline. A large ornate title cartouche fills the upper right corner, with coats of arms of Bremen and Verden and the gods of the rivers Elbe and Wesel. Centerfold toned, else very good. (B)

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