Mainz - Map - "Accurater Plan der Churf.- Ertzbisch... Lot 1151

Mainz - Map - "Accurater Plan der Churf.- Ertzbisch Residenz Stadt Maynz" ("Plan du Mayence"), partly colored copper engraving plan with uncolored panoramic view, by Homann Erben, Nuremberg around 1735; the map shows the ground plan of the city of Mainz with the fortifications, the Rhine, the Maaraue and Mainz-Kastel; at the lower edge a general view of Mainz with the Rhine in the foreground ("Prospectus von Maynz", ca. 47.5 x 14 cm); in the upper margin legend with explanations of the signs (A-G / 1-22) in German and French as well as two repeated depictions of coats of arms; approx. 57.5 x 47.5 cm (including panoramic view); somewhat browned / stained, partial color stains; matted, frame behind glass (traces of age, unopened, approx. 74.5 x 66.5 cm)