Americana Exchange

Auction Details

Auction House Bonhams
Website www.bonhams.com
Auction Name Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs
Sale Number 18992
Auction Date Nov 22, 2011 - Nov 22, 2011

Lot Details : Bonhams

Lot Number 494     
Author BRAUN (GEORG) and FRANZ HOGENBERG
Title Civitates orbis terrarum, vol. 1-5 (of 6),
Year Published 1575
Place Printed Cologne
Description 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
Lot Note Strong impressions of what are the first, and frequently the most famous, views of many towns and cities.
Estimated Price GBP 30,000.00 - 50,000.00( USD 45600.00 - USD 76000.00)
Actual Price GBP 37,250.00 ( USD 56620.00)