1336/​6203

Braun & Hogenberg

Handcoloured engraving “Hafnia vulgo Kopenhagen urbs Daniæ ... exhibet Anno Salutis M.D.LXXXVII”. [1588]. Unsigned. Text in Latin on verso. Plate size c. 36×42 cm. Framed with plastic on both sides.

Famous view of Copenhagen divided in two parts, from “Civitates Orbis Terrarum”. Copenhagen is shown as it was before the great enlargement made by Christian IV and the fires in the 18th century.

Condition

Wear due to age to middelfolding.

Auction

Books and manuscripts, 3 September 2013

Category
Estimate

3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,800 DKK  

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