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Dordracum vulgo Dortt. (Dordrecht, Holland.)

  • ARTIST: Braun and Hogenberg

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: 1572-1618.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 1/8 x 19 3/8" (310 x 492 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A fine view of the city of Dordrecht from Braun & Hogenberg’s “Civitates Orbis Terrarum.” Embellished with the royal coat of arms, arms of the city, and a cartouche with nineteen reference keys. The city is famed as it was granted a charter in 1220. One of two views of the city that were issued by Braun & Hogenberg.<br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: French text on verso.

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Period color.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps