Important early view of Frankfurt am Rhein, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important book of town plans and views published in the 16th Century. Fine early bird's-eye view from the southwest. St Bartholomew's...
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Fine early view of Augsburg, with two coats of arms and an extensive key locating important places, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum, first published in 1572. The translation of the title cartouche is as follows: Following the...
Three important early views of Osnabruck, Münster and Wesel in Northern Germany on a single sheet. From Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important book of town plans and views published in the 16th Century.
Nice old color example of Braun & Hogenberg's view of Koln (Cologne). TRANSLATION OF CARTOUCHE TOP: Divitense Munimentum is today known in the corrupted form of Tuitum and in popular speech as Deutz. Constantine the Great, son of Emperor...
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Finely colored example of this striking view of Prague and of Egra, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum.. Prague is shown dissected by the River, including three bridges and various watercraft in the river. One of the earliest and most...
A fine early view of Ancona in the Marche region of Italy, published by Braun & Hogenberg in their monumental 6 volume Civitatus Orbis Terrarum.
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Beautiful Original Hand-Color view of Florence and Genoa A fine example of this pair of birdseye views of "Genua" and "Firenze." The details on these views is extensive, and the work is attractively produced. Additional text describes both cities and...
Exceptionally fine old color example of one of Braun & Hogenberg's views of Rome, from an early edition of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum. Striking bird's-eye plan of Rome showing the city as it was circa 1550. Included are...
Striking example of Braun & Hogenberg's view of Venice, one of the most highly sought after 16th Century views of the City. Includes a key with over 150 placenames. Important early view of Venice, from Braun & Hogenberge's Civitatus Orbis...
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Nice example of Braun & Hogenberg's views of San Sebastian and Burgos, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important book of town plans and views published in the 16th Century. The foreground shows various city...
Finely colored example of Braun & Hogenberg's view of Granada, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important book of town plans and views published in the 16th Century. Fine early view of the Spanish city of Granada as...
One of the earliest obtainable printed maps of Negroponte. From Porcacchi's L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, one of the most popular Isolario's of the 16th Century. Italian text below map and on the verso.
One of the earliest obtainable printed maps of Greece. From Porcacchi's L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, one of the most popular Isolario's of the 16th Century. Italian text below map and on the verso.
One of the earliest obtainable printed maps of Morea. From Porcacchi's L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, one of the most popular Isolario's of the 16th Century. Italian text below map and on the verso.
Old color example of this important early map / birdseye view of Istanbul, from Braun & Hogenberg's monumental town book. The Braun & Hogenberg view is one of the finest and most sought-after views of Istanbul. Viewed from the village of...
First edition of one of the earliest obtainable maps of Sri Lanka, which appeared in the first edition of Tomaso Porcacchi's L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo.
