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Auction 111, Lot 411

"Deventer - Liberae et Hanseaticae urbis Daventriensis delineatio", Braun & Hogenberg

Subject: Netherlands - Deventer

Period: 1588 (circa)

Publication: Civitates Orbis Terrarum Vol. III

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 13.3 inches
41.1 x 33.8 cm
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Fine bird's-eye plan of Deventer with a network of canals and walls surrounding the medieval city. Two coats of arms, a strapwork cartouche and a couple overlooking the city decorate the sheet.

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Condition: B

Slight toning and expert repair along centerfold including paper replacement with skilled facsimile of lost image.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Unsold

Closed on 6/8/2005

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