1582 – G. BRAUN & F. HOGENBERG – Totius Universi Urbibus
150 €
Title: “De Praecipuis, Totius Universi Urbibus, Liber Secundus.”
Description:
Very decorative title page published in Volume II of atlas “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg.
The page contains several figures from Roman mythology: at the top figures representing Religion, Politics and Cybele the great mother gods; at the bottom: Penates (protective gods of supplies), the Lares (protective gods of particular places and families).
Latin text on verso.
Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598)
Sheet size: 34,8 x 23,0 cm
Year: 1582
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Reasonable condition. On left side center and lower right corner small losses, professionally restored. No margin.
This is an original antique title page published in 1582 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
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