Title Pages (Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis Imperia, Regna et Status Exactus Tabulis Geographice Demo

Title Pages (Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis Imperia, Regna et Status Exactus Tabulis Geographice Demonstrans), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1710. 11 x 19”. (HC) This boldly engraved sheet has many allegorical figures gathered in front of a large globe. Standing atop the globe, Atlas and Hercules hold up the heavens. In the background, bats and owls fly in the night sky while storks and eagles fly toward the sun. In the forefront is Neptune, god of seafaring, with his trident. To his right are Mercury, with winged helmet and caduceus, and Cybele, goddess of cities, representing civilization. Behind Cybele is Aeolus, god of the winds. Engraved by Caspar Luyken. Ref: Shirley no.79. Lovely color with one tiny hole at lower left, a few unobtrusive spots, a vertical crease and marginal soiling. The left-hand margin has been extended to better accommodate framing. (+B)