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John Lodge, a prominent London engraver, has engraved maps for Gentleman's Magazine from 1754 to 1772 and Political Magazine from 1780 to 1790, as well as for many other works. This detailed map of Germany covers The North (or German Sea) in the west, Catholick Netherlands, Circle of Westphalia, Circle of Lower Saxony, Circle of Upper Saxony, Circle of Swabia, Circle of Bavaria, Kingdom of Bohemia, and Hungry in the east. Copper engraving. Centre fold shows wear and fading. Minor tears repaired in the centre of the map. Wide margins. Size: 53.1 x 42.6 cm.