Malta, Rhodes, Sardinia, Cagliari, Cyprus, Famagusta, Braun & Hogenberg, 1580, Calaris / Malta / Rhodus/ Famagusta

Malta, Rhodes, Sardinia, Cagliari, Cyprus, Famagusta, Braun & Hogenberg, 1580, Calaris / Malta / Rhodus/ Famagusta
€499.00
Item number: 26 21 B

A fascinating sheet with four panoramic views of cities in the Mediterranean: Cagliari (Sardinia), La Valetta (Malta), Rhodes (Greece) and Famagusta (Cyprus). Made by Braun & Hogenberg. 1580, Latin edition of ´Civitates orbis terrarum´.

In each view a title cartouche with a short explanation about the city.

References: Van der Krogt 4 - 731, state 2 (with privilege); Taschen (Br. Hog.) - p.122; Fauser - 2206, 1

Very good condition. Small printing crease in lower right margin. Otherwise absolutely perfect. Clear print, strong paper, central fold (as published).

Image (printed area) 33x47cm, page 41x54cm