Frankfurt. Godfrid von Kempen; Francisci Hogenberg, c. 1572. Notes: From Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", which was the most famous book of town plans published in the 16th Century.
The view shows a 16th Century Indian trading ground, which was at the time a very successful Portuguese trading post. The view shows inhabitants constructing boats on the beach, while an elephant stands watching. Commercial Asian and European ships are shown offshore in fabulous detail.
, Size : 7.40x18.50 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Category: Maps Asia Central India & Sri Lanka / Ceylon;. Very Good. Item #M8188

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The view shows a 16th Century Indian trading ground, which was at the time a very successful Portuguese trading post. The view shows inhabitants constructing boats on the beach, while an elephant stands watching. Commercial Asian and European ships are shown offshore in fabulous detail.
, Size : 7.40x18.50 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Category: Maps Asia Central India;.

Price: $750.00