the prints are from Civitates Orbis Terrarum, published in Cologne

Christie's New York, June 20-21, 2007, lot 247

Prints with some surface dirt and foxing. Please note that prints have not been examined out of frames. Lacca povera frames with some scratches and minor tears to decoration. All prints appear to have been folded vertically down the middle and now have some separation along the join. Other scattered foldwear and or small tears to pages. Appears to be some minor losses to edges but only visible upon close inspection.
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