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Swol - Swolla Diu Celebris Meruit Virtutibus Armaquae Populum Fortem Nobilitare Solent.

  • ARTIST: Braun and Hogenberg

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: c.1580.

  • EDITION SIZE: 13 1/4 x 16 7/8" (337 x 430 mm)

  • DESCRIPTION: A beautiful view of Zwolle, Netherlands This view appeared in Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitatus Orbis Theatrum," which is considered the most famous atlas of city views published in the 16th century.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fair condition. Mounted on board and has traces of old mat line. Full original hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps