26th May, 2022 11:00

Fine Antiques & Works of Art

 
  Lot 171
 

Map of the Territory of Frankfurt am Main by J. Blaeu 1649 - 55

map of the Territory of Frankfurt dedicated by Joan and Cornelis Blaeu to (translated) "The most noble, most magnificent and most prudent lords, the sheriff, burgomasters, aldermen and councillors of this famous city and republic of Frankfurt, most distinguished, most friendly and most incorruptible men, to these their lord protectors, with humble reverence.", the map with 34 coats of arms of the magistrates of Frankfurt depicted around the edge, above the map are personifications of justice (Justicia), Counsel (Consilium), Unity (Concordia) and Peace (Pax), the first with the arms of the Holy Roman Empire and the last with the arms of the city of Frankfurt, From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.. J. Blaeu, 1649-55

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map of the Territory of Frankfurt dedicated by Joan and Cornelis Blaeu to (translated) "The most noble, most magnificent and most prudent lords, the sheriff, burgomasters, aldermen and councillors of this famous city and republic of Frankfurt, most distinguished, most friendly and most incorruptible men, to these their lord protectors, with humble reverence.", the map with 34 coats of arms of the magistrates of Frankfurt depicted around the edge, above the map are personifications of justice (Justicia), Counsel (Consilium), Unity (Concordia) and Peace (Pax), the first with the arms of the Holy Roman Empire and the last with the arms of the city of Frankfurt, From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.. J. Blaeu, 1649-55

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