Cologne. Georg Braun (1540-162) and Franz Hogenberg (fl. circa 1540-1590) Colonia Agrippina urbs ampla florens

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Cologne. Georg Braun (1540-162) and Franz Hogenberg (fl. circa 1540-1590)Colonia Agrippina urbs ampla florens. [from] Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, 1572-1618.
Double-page copper-plate engraved bird's eye view of the city, with three cartouches, and two coats of arms, hand-colored, matted, and framed, typographical text on the verso, old central fold, 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. visible through the mat opening.
Estimate $300-500


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