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Auction 89, Lot 181

"Parisius (Folio XXXIX)",

Subject: France

Period: 1493 (circa)

Publication: Liber Chronicarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.7 x 7.7 inches
22.1 x 19.6 cm
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This fabulous, woodblock, view from the renowned Nuremberg Chronicle is one of the earliest printed plans of the Paris. An equally impressive view of Mainz is on the verso. A bit of light foxing, but overall very good.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $800 - $900

Sold for: $450

Closed on 12/8/1999

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