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Lot 16471: Braun & Hogenberg - City of Ulm, Germany 1572

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Start price: £100

Estimated price: £200 - £400

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This rare original etching entitled Ulma Imperialis in Sueuia urbs Ulm is by George Braun and Franz Hogenberg. Published in Cologne 1572.
An interesting etching on coeval paper, this artwork represents a skillful detailed view of the city of Ulm in Germany.
On the lower left the inscription reads – Ulma Imperialis in Sueuia urbs, fortissimo aquae et murorum ambitu, magnifico templo, et Danubij propinquitate illustris.
The Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest printed atlas in the history of world cartography and the first atlas totally dedicated to topographical views.
Size: 19in x 4,5in (48cm x 11.5cm)


Condition report:

The print is in good condition with centrefold as issued.