DIE STADT LONDEN
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Scarce woodcut view of London.There were 2/3 printings of Saurs' maps originally printed in 1595.
Excellent hand colour.
Very good condition.
References: Fauser, #7943; Not in Howgego.
From: Saur A. Theatrum urbium. Warhafftige Contrafeytung und summarische Beschreibung, vast aller vornehmen und namhafftigen Stätten, Schlössern und Klöster, wann dieselbige entweder anfenglich erbauwet, oder hernacher bekrieget, erweitert, und bevestiget worden. Frankfurt am Main, N. Basseus, 1595.
code : M4798
Cartographer : SAUR Abraham
Date : 1595 Frankfurt
Size : 8.5*11cms inc decorative border Sheet 20*15 cms
availability : Sold
Price : Sold
Abraham Saur (*1545 - †1593)
Abraham Saur, a German lawyer and historian, born 1545 in Frankenberg. He was author of several legal book, but also of the city book "Theatrum Urbium". He died in 1593.