File:1730 Covens and Mortier Map of Germany ( Folding Case Map ) - Geographicus - Germaniae-covensmortier-1720.jpg

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Germaniae L’Empire D’ Allemagne distingue suivant l’etendue tous les etats, principautes et souveradnettes qui passent ou qui ont passé jusque a present sous la nome D’Allemagne sur les Memoires les plus Nouveaux.
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Germaniae L’Empire D’ Allemagne distingue suivant l’etendue tous les etats, principautes et souveradnettes qui passent ou qui ont passé jusque a present sous la nome D’Allemagne sur les Memoires les plus Nouveaux.
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English: This is an extraordinary and gigantic c. 1730 map of Germany and the surrounding nations. Map is presented in case or pocket format on 48 linen backed panels. Covers most of what is today central Europe from eastern France and the Netherlands to Poland and Hungary to northern Italy and Greece. Large decorative cartouche in the lower left depicts both the royalty and trade riches of the region. Produced by the firm of Coven’s and Mortier, undated by likely about c. 1730.
Date circa 1730
date QS:P571,+1730-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Dimensions height: 49 in (124.4 cm); width: 42 in (106.6 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,49U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,42U218593
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Geographicus link: Germaniae-covensmortier-1720
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