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Lot Number
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494
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Author
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BRAUN (GEORG) and FRANZ HOGENBERG
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Title
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Civitates orbis terrarum, vol. 1-5 (of 6),
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Year Published
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1575
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Place Printed
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Cologne
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Description
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Civitates orbis terrarum, vol. 1-5 (of 6), Latin text, one engraved title (of 5) and 245 double-page engraved maps (of 305), the maps generally strong impressions, a few spoiled by over-inking or poor press work, 3 with lower borders copped, a few creases, slight loss to the view of St. Mark's (this and at least one other laid down), nineteenth century mottled calf [Koeman B & H 1-5], folio (410 x 290mm.), [Cologne, 1575-1600], sold as an atlas
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Lot Note
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Strong impressions of what are the first, and frequently the most famous, views of many towns and cities.
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Estimated Price
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GBP 30,000.00 - 50,000.00( USD 45600.00 - USD 76000.00)
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Actual Price
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GBP 37,250.00 ( USD 56620.00)
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