Nurnberg.
[Engraved by Frans Hogenberg.]
[Cologne, c.1575.]
Engraved map. 385 x 495mm (15¼ x 19½"). Repaired splits in top and bottom of centre fold.
A view of Nuremberg published in Braun & Hogenberg's 'Civitatis Orbis' Terrarum', an atlas of over 500 city maps published in six parts between 1572 and 1617. This place is unusual for the large number of illustrations of the wealthy residents of the city in the foreground. On the reverse is a short description of the city written by George Braun.
[Ref: 45357] £280.00
[Cologne, c.1575.]
Engraved map. 385 x 495mm (15¼ x 19½"). Repaired splits in top and bottom of centre fold.
A view of Nuremberg published in Braun & Hogenberg's 'Civitatis Orbis' Terrarum', an atlas of over 500 city maps published in six parts between 1572 and 1617. This place is unusual for the large number of illustrations of the wealthy residents of the city in the foreground. On the reverse is a short description of the city written by George Braun.
[Ref: 45357] £280.00