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an old map of a city with boats in the water
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

534 - Germany – Baden-Württemberg
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Germany – Baden-Württemberg Braun, Georg and Franz Hogenberg Constantia, commonly known as Costnitz, one of the memorable towns of Swabia. From: *Civitates Orbis Terrarum*. c. 1580. Coloured copperplate engraving on handmade paper. 15 x 41 cm. Reverse side with Latin text. Edited by Georg Braun, engraved by Franz Hogenberg, Cologne. – A view of Constance from the famous atlas by Braun and Hogenberg, which was first published in 1572 and ranks among the most significant topographical publications of the 16th century. In the characteristic bird’s-eye view, the city unfolds as a densely fortified community on the Rhine, depicted in an idealised, representative style. - The sheet is discoloured due to age, with traces of previous mounting along the upper edges; there are some slight creases in places and small, scattered spots. Overall in good condition. Coloured copperplate engraving on handmade paper. 15 x 41 cm. Latin text on the reverse. The sheet is discoloured due to age, with traces of previous mounting along the upper edges; there are some slight creases in places and small, scattered spots. Overall in good condition. - Edited by Georg Braun, illustrated by Franz Hogenberg, Cologne. - A view of Constance from the famous city atlas by Braun and Hogenberg, which was first published in 1572 and ranks among the most significant topographical publications of the 16th century. In the characteristic bird’s-eye view, the city unfolds as a densely fortified settlement on the Rhine, depicted in an idealised, representative style. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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