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Auction 143, Lot 556
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"Franckfurt am Mayn die Furnembst und Gemeinest Gewerbstatt Teutscher Nation", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Frankfurt, Germany

Period: 1578 (published)

Publication: Cosmographey

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.7 x 9.8 inches
39.9 x 24.9 cm
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This is an interesting bird's-eye view of the medieval town of Frankfurt am Main, with a large coat of arms and two keys surrounded by elaborates cartouches. The city is surrounded by an elaborate turreted wall and is centered on the Main River.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #158-136.

Condition: B

Light toning with some show-through of text on verso and minor foxing. Trimmed to neatlines at right and left, as issued.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $105

Closed on 2/13/2013

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