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Georg Braun - Franz Hogenberg Engravings - Milan - Braun, Georg - Hogenberg, Franz - Mediolanum Cologne, 1574. Engraving on copper, taken from " Civitate Orbis Terrarum..". The paper is decorated with artistic cartouches containing the title and historical notes characters in medieval costume and heraldic coats of arms. Measures 48.5 x 33.5 cm plus wide margins. German text on verso.

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Georg Braun - Franz Hogenberg Engravings - Milan - Braun, Georg - Hogenberg, Franz - Mediolanum Cologne, 1574. Engraving on copper, taken from " Civitate Orbis Terrarum..". The paper is decorated with artistic cartouches containing the title and historical notes characters in medieval costume and heraldic coats of arms. Measures 48.5 x 33.5 cm plus wide margins. German text on verso.

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