The city maps of Europe : 16th century town plans from Braun & Hogenberg

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  • John Goss.
  • Braun, Georg, 1540 or 1541-1622
  • Chicago : Rand McNally, 1992.
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    Davis Library — Folio (5th floor)

    Call Number
    G1799.A1 B75 1992
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    Summary

    This volume beautifully reproduces a selection of plates from one of the finest extant sets of one of the most remarkable atlases ever produced, Braun & Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum or "Cities of the World," first published in six volumes between 1572 and 1617. Goss's knowledgeable narrative is full of interesting information about the maps and the history of the cities. 11.25x15.25". Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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    Description:
    1 atlas (127 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 39 cm
    Published:
    Chicago : Rand McNally, 1992.
    Language:
    English
    Scale:
    Scale not given.
    Notes:
    Maps are facsimiles from the author's Civitates orbis terrarum.
    Published in Great Britain as: Braun & Hogenberg's city maps of Europe, a selection of 16th century town plans & views.
    ISBN:
    0528835246
    OCLC Number:
    25630519
    Other Identifiers:
    LCCN: 92012722 /MAP

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