Cairus, quae olim Babylon; Aegypti Maxima Urbs
Title/Content of Map: Cairus, quae olim Babylon; Aegypti Maxima Urbs
Date: 1572
Cartographer: Braun & Hogenberg
Material/Medium: Paper
Size: 20 x 14 inches
Provenance: Leen Helmik Jan 2004-COA
Fine old color example of this important early view of Cairo from a hillside opposite the Nile, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important town book of the 16th Century.Elaborate detail, including fortified walls, buildings, publish places, etc. A number of horsemen and other costumed figures in the foreground.
This Auction is for the UNFRAMED map only! This item is currently custom framed with high quality wood and acid free materials. The mapis set between two pieces of glass which serve a dual purpose, for conservation allowing it to be viewed, it also allows the verso on the backside of the map to be read. If you would like to purchase this map as it is conservation framed please message the auctioneers the additional cost is $390.00 Frame size 28.5w x 24.5h inches
Reserve: $800.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Nevada
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Pristine condition, strong impression on the copperplate,thick and clean paper, no restorations or imperfections, later hand color
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Title/Content of Map: Cairus, quae olim Babylon; Aegypti Maxima Urbs
Date: 1572
Cartographer: Braun & Hogenberg
Material/Medium: Paper
Size: 20 x 14 inches
Provenance: Leen Helmik Jan 2004-COA
Fine old color example of this important early view of Cairo from a hillside opposite the Nile, from Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum, the most important town book of the 16th Century.Elaborate detail, including fortified walls, buildings, publish places, etc. A number of horsemen and other costumed figures in the foreground.
This Auction is for the UNFRAMED map only! This item is currently custom framed with high quality wood and acid free materials. The mapis set between two pieces of glass which serve a dual purpose, for conservation allowing it to be viewed, it also allows the verso on the backside of the map to be read. If you would like to purchase this map as it is conservation framed please message the auctioneers the additional cost is $390.00 Frame size 28.5w x 24.5h inches
Reserve: $800.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Nevada
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Pristine condition, strong impression on the copperplate,thick and clean paper, no restorations or imperfections, later hand color
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
