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Civitates Orbis Terrarum [6 Parts in 3 Volumes]

Civitates Orbis Terrarum [6 Parts in 3 Volumes]

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Civitates Orbis Terrarum [6 Parts in 3 Volumes]

by Braun, Georg ; Hogenberg, Franz

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Cleveland: The World Publishing Company 1965. Folio. 6 parts in 3 volumes. Card covers over loose leaves within large publisher's boxes - 2 parts in each box. The boxes have some damages to corners and illustrated covers, but pages within are completely unaffected, clean and in near fine condition. Facsimiles of all 6 volumes of Civitates Orbis Terrarum (1572-1618), descriptions and collections of maps and prints of major cities in the world, designed as a complementary companion to Ortelius' 1570 'Theatrum orbis terrarum', a major atlas. Of course, primarily European cities are depicted (especially Central and Northern European cities); however, Cairo, Casablanca, Mexico City, Cuzco, among others also feature. Many are in colour. Text of facsimiles largely in Latin, some German. This is a heavy set and may require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. . Near Fine. Card Covers. First Edition. 1965.

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Bookseller
Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
68665
Title
Civitates Orbis Terrarum [6 Parts in 3 Volumes]
Author
Braun, Georg ; Hogenberg, Franz
Format/Binding
Card Covers
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
The World Publishing Company 1965
Place of Publication
Cleveland
Date Published
1965
Size
Folio
Keywords
Urban planning,Cities,Urban planning,City prints,Antique maps,, Medieval cities,Old maps,Old cities,London,Germany,
Bookseller catalogs
Maps and Atlases; Illustrated; Bibliography;
Note
May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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