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Urbino - Sulmo (Abruzzia) Title: Urbino - Sulmo Ovidii Patria Artist: Braun, Georg & Hogenberg, Franz Published: Cologne, Date: 1617 Size: [33,5 x 46,5 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Two decorative city views of Urbino at the left side. On the right side we find a bird's eye view of the city of Sulmo in Abruzzia. Sulmo was the birthplace of 'Ovid', the antique Roman poet. Notes: In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Condition: Excellent Reference: Koeman, B & H # 4; Price: /
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