Nr. 296: Lutetia
Beschreibung:
"Lutetia, vulgari nomine Paris". Etched bird’s eye general view, published in Braun-Hogenberg’s "Civitates orbis Terrarum", Latin edition, Cologne 1577. Uncoloured. (PM) 34 x 48,7.
Verso 52 lines of Latin text with Roman ciphers. – Crisp and fine impression with wide blank margins. Minor restoration to centrefold, a tear in the upper right hand margin – just touching the impression - closed. Additional minor imperfections in margin outside platemark. A very good and well preserved copy. – Cf. Boutier 15.Ic.