484 - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Schmettau, Friedrich Wilhelm Carl von Topographical, Economic, and Military Map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and the Principality of Ratzeburg. Surveyed at the expense and by order of His Highness the Reigning Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Large-format copperplate map in 16 sections. (Berlin and Vienna) 1788–93. 16 loose double sheets, mounted on canvas (each sheet approx. 66 x 94 cm). Imp. Fol. Dörflinger, p. 107ff. — Lex. Kart. p. 710 - IKAR: Berlin M 20945. - A monumental and extremely detailed topographic map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and its provinces at the end of the 18th century. - The map sheets were engraved by I. Alberti, C. Jaeck (sections 10 and 13), and C. F. Gürsch (section 6). - With a detailed legend on Section 4, which lists various boundaries, forests (distinguished by tree species), dry and wet meadows, heather growth, water and windmills, locks, and more. - Sheet 1 bears the stamp “Kön: Bergwerks Bibliothek.” - Edges slightly rubbed; margins partly chipped, partly with some brown spots. Large-format copper-engraved map in 16 sections. - A monumental and highly detailed topographical map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and its provinces from the late 18th century. - The map sheets were engraved by I. Alberti, C. Jaeck (sections 10 and 13), and C. F. Gürsch (section 6). - Includes a detailed legend on section 4, listing various boundaries, forests (distinguished by tree species), dry and wet meadows, heathland, watermills and windmills, sluices, and more. - The first sheet bears the stamp “Kön: Bergwerks Bibliothek” (Royal Mining Library). - Edges are slightly rubbed; margins are partly bumped and show some brown spotting. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.