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Homann map of America, 1746 "Selligman fecit."

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Title: Americae Mappa Generalis Secundum Legitimas Projectionis
Author: Homann Heirs/Joh. Michael Seligmann
Description: Copper-engraved map, hand-colored; large uncolored pictorial cartouche. 46.5x53.5 cm. (18¼x21").North and South America, with pictorial cartouche depicting native Americans, Africans, birds, two volcanos, and a pot of gold. On a board in the cartouche is engraved "Seeligman fecit." This is apparently Joh. Michael Seligmann, and the signature has not been present on any of the other examples of this map that we have handled.
Heading: zzgPlace Published: Nuremburg
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Date Published: 1746