Poland/Silesia. Braun (G. & Hogenberg F.), Die Stat Swybuschin in nider Schlesien, 1598
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Poland/Silesia. Braun (Georg & Hogenberg Franz), Die Stat Swybuschin in nider Schlesien, Cologne, circa 1598, engraved 'birds-eye' plan of Swiebodzin in Silesia, with contemporary hand colouring, displayed in a double aperture mount with another uncoloured example, each 350 x 465 mm, framed and glazed
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This 15th-century town grew and flourished because it lay on the old trade routes linking Silesia with Pomerania. It is situated on the western banks of Lake Zamecko. The defensive fortifications and the surrounding settlements are clearly shown. Originally published in 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum'.
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Sold for £160
Poland/Silesia. Braun (Georg & Hogenberg Franz), Die Stat Swybuschin in nider Schlesien, Cologne, circa 1598, engraved 'birds-eye' plan of Swiebodzin in Silesia, with contemporary hand colouring, displayed in a double aperture mount with another uncoloured example, each 350 x 465 mm, framed and glazed
(Qty: 1)
This 15th-century town grew and flourished because it lay on the old trade routes linking Silesia with Pomerania. It is situated on the western banks of Lake Zamecko. The defensive fortifications and the surrounding settlements are clearly shown. Originally published in 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum'.