The N.E. Part of Germany Containing the Dominions of the Electors of Brandenburg and Saxony, the Dutchy of...

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Original hand-colored copper engraving of northeastern Germany by Herman Moll, the prominent London-based geographer and map publisher, published by Th. Bowles and John Bowles, London, 1736. A compact but detailed and decorative map showing Brandenburg with Berlin at center, the Duchy of Mecklenburg to the northwest, Pomerania along the Baltic coast, and Silesia to the southeast, extending to the borders of Poland. Sheet: 200 × 260 mm (7¾ × 10 in). An excellent collector-format piece from one of the most celebrated cartographers in the history of English mapmaking. Herman Moll (c.1654–1732) was one of the most prolific and influential cartographers active in London in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Bremen, Germany, he arrived in London by 1678 and quickly established himself as an engraver and map publisher. From his shop on the Strand, Moll produced maps notable for their visual appeal, geographical ambition, and historical commentary — including his celebrated five-volume Atlas Geographus (1707–1717) and The World Described (1715), a series of large double-sided maps that ran to numerous editions. His maps remain among the most sought-after examples in the history of English cartography. This map was published posthumously by Th. Bowles and John Bowles — two of the leading London map publishers of the 18th century, who continued to issue Moll's plates after his death in 1732. This small-format map provides a clear overview of northeastern Germany as it appeared in the early 18th century, showing the political divisions of the Holy Roman Empire in the region. Berlin appears at the center of the Electoral Brandenburg, with the Duchy of Mecklenburg to the northwest, Pomeranian territories along the Baltic coast, and Silesia extending toward the southeast. A table of explanations adds informational depth. Sheet: 200 × 260 mm — an ideal collector-format piece, easy to display and frame. In excellent condition. 200 × 260 mm (7¾ × 10 in). Vivid original hand color.

Herman Moll – Northeast Germany: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg, Pomerania & Silesia · Original Hand-Colored Copper Engraving · London 1736