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idmap_5
title "Lutetia" ( Paris)
makerGeorg Braun & Franz Hogenberg
dateCa. 1585
size58 Cm. /22,8" x 44,4 Cm./ 17,5"
conditionWell printed on strong paper.An expertly restored split at lower centrefold.A slight printers crease at top, near centrefold. Overall a very good, dark copy of a scarce and early plan.Text in French at verso.
colouringnot coloured
descriptionThis fine and sought after map of Paris, to be dated Ca. 1585. Here we see the majestic Metropolis, with all it`s buildings, bridges and waters. The "Ile de la Cite" is well proportioned,as are the other features of this highly decorative map in this unspoiled, original black & white condition. Taken from the important "Civitatis Orbis Terrarum" by Franz Hogenberg and Georg Braun, the first ever town atlas published.
 
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