Description: Original, hand colored copper engraved view of the city of Hannoversch Münden from Latin edition atlas “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” published by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1538-1590), engraved by Georg Hoefnagel in Cologne.Circa 1572-1598.Print size shown is 19 ½” x 11 ¾”. Wood frame is 25 ¾” x 18 ¼”.The 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' ('Atlas of the Cities of the World') by Braun and Hogenburg is the second oldest printed atlas in the history of world cartography; and the first atlas of towns. Its principal creators and authors were the theologist and editor Georg Braun, the most important engraver and publisher Franz Hogenberg. The first volume of the Civitates Orbis Terrarum was published in Cologne in 1572. Its sixth and final volume appeared later in 1617. The Civitates was a widespread and enormously successful. In overall good condition with typical center fold & some staining at the top and bottom. Please review photos carefully. There are glass reflection in photos. sku # 9762Please click the below link to visit my eBay store The photographs are an important part of the items condition. Please review to verify and email us with any questions Combine items for possible shipping cost reduction. Please e-mail us to determine cost and wait for a revised Invoice before paying.International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We ship Internationally through USPS (United States Postal Service). Your country’s postal will use the same tracking number. If you do not get a notice for Customs Fees in a reasonable time, please contact your local customs/postal office to help finalize the delivery.
Price: 389 USD
Location: Carmel by the Sea, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T14:47:54.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1572-1598
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Franz Hogenberg
City: Munden
