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Auction 187, Lot 480
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"Des Heil: Rom: Reichs Freye Handels u. Hansee Stadt Hamburg... / Plan de la Ville Imperiale d' Hamburg...", Homann Heirs

Subject: Hamburg, Germany

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19.4 inches
56.6 x 49.3 cm
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An attractive plan showing the fortified city of Hamburg at the confluence of the Alster and Bille rivers. The map extends to include the surrounding countryside with an additional fortified wall to the east. 36 important buildings are keyed to an index at bottom. Beneath the plan is a beautiful panoramic view taken from across the Elbe River with the taller buildings identified. Further decorated by a title banner in both German and French and two coats of arms for the city.

References:

Condition: B+

Contemporary color with minor foxing and a short archivally repaired centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $350

Closed on 4/27/2022

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