1575 – G. Braun & F. Hogenberg – Messana

Titles:           “Messana, Urbs est Sicilie maxima, situ, opulentia, & tuta navium statione …”

Description:

Attractive bird’s eye view of Messina in Sicily, Italy, showing the important buildings, sailing ships and descriptions.

View comes from Latin edition atlas “Civitates orbis terrarum…” published by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg, engraved by Georg Hoefnagel in Cologne, 1575.

Publisher:         Georg Braun (1541 – 1622)  
 Franz Hogenberg (1535 – 1590)
Sheet size:            53,3 x 39,7 cm
Year:                       1575
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition.

This is an original antique map published in 1575 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity