1617 CIVITAS EXONIAE VULGO EXCESTER Exeter Braun Hogenberg (LM20-58)

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1617/18 - CIVITAS EXONIAE (vulgo Excester) Urbs Primaria in Comitatu Devoniae A Fine copper engraving ofExeterby Braun Hogenberg published for Theatri praecipuarum Totius Mundi UrbiumLiber Sextus Anno MDCXVII.This birds-eye view from the southwest shows the intact fortifications of the city and the grid-like arrangement of the Roman town of Isca Dumnoniorum. Situated almost at the same place as in Roman times is the harbour in the south, accessible through the Quay Gate. In this view the houses on the exaggeratedly wide streets appear very small beside the tall church towers, which underline the citys character as an episcopal see. Exeter is dominated by the Gothic cathedral of St Peter. Further to the left can be seen the 12th-century Guild Hall, courthouse and meeting place of the guilds and seat of the city council. At top left the 11th-century Norman castle of Rougemont can be identified. (Taschen). Size approx 43.5cm x 34.5cm including margins. Central fold as issued. Later hand colour. Condition generally fine with margins slightly trimmed.COMMENTARY BY BRAUN:In the city there are 15 parish churches, among which the most distinguished was built in honour of the holy Apostle Peter and now is embellished with fine houses all around it. In respect of the history of this city it is worth mentioning that the Britons resisted the Saxons, but finally were defeated by Athelstan. The latter fortified the city with walls, ramparts and bastions. A very old castle called Rougemont can be seen on top of the hill on which the city lies.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LM-20-58-4837572

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