1726 – G. Bodenehr – Venetia

Titles:           “Venetia * Venedig”

Description:

Attractive bird’s eye view of Venice (Venetia) by Gabriel Bodenehr. Showing the important buildings, several sailing ships and description in German on both sides. Old city crest on the top left and coat of arms of the Republic of Venice in the upper right corner.

Comes from the book “Force d’Europe, oder Die Merckwürdigst- und Führnehmste, meistentheils auch Ihrer Fortification wegen Berühmteste Staette…”  engraved and published by Gabriel Bodenehr in Augsburg, 1726.

Publisher:            Gabriel Bodenehr (1664 – 1758) 
Sheet size:             44,0 x 20,1 cm
Year:                       1726
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Vertical folds as issued. Printed on two copper plates. Hand coloring.

This is an original antique map published in 1726 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity