768 - Europe by Matthäus Seutter, copperplate map from 1743 & 6 vedute of Germany by Matthäus Merian

Europe by Matthäus Seutter, copperplate map from 1743 & 6 vedute of Germany by Matthäus Merian Johann Matthias Hase, also known as Johannes Hasius, 1684 Augsburg - 1742 Wittenberg, astronomer and cartographer, copperplate map from 1743, historically coloured, an edition of the map of Europe published by Homann press from 1743 onwards, with a French title. On the left: no title cartouche; on the right, below: further cartouche with explanations. Title text: “Europe according to the legitimate rules of stereographic projection and in accordance with the most recent observations and reports, also drawing on the aid of ancient monuments, and divided into its methodical parts X by Ioh. Matth. Hasio”. (Sandler, Johann Baptista Homann, The Homann Heirs, Matthäus Seutter and Their Maps, p. 123 no. 3), sheet dimensions 51.5 x 58.5 cm, framed behind passepartout and glass; Matthäus Merian, 1593 Basel - 1650 Langenschwalbach, copperplate engraver and publisher, “Steurwaldt … Hildesheim”, c. 1650, from: “Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris”; ‘Newen Closter’ Neukloster in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, 1653; ‘Necker-Gmünd’, Neckargemünd from ‘Topographia Palatinus’, c. 1645; “Die Vestung Üdenheim Jetzt genandt Philipsburg”, c. 1635; “Stättlein Frohsa” (Frohse) and “Stättlein and Ambt Hatmersleben” (Hadmersleben), c. 1650, from: “Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris”, all copperplate engravings, within passepartout.