[Illustrated - 17th C. Germany] 1643 Matthew Merian Double Page Engraved Views of Bavarian Towns

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An Eclectic Collection: the Library of the Late Dr. Ivan Gilbert of Columbus by Cowan's Auctions

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An Eclectic Collection: the Library of the La...

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Jun 5, 2017 - Jun 26, 2017

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Lot Description

Merian, Matthew. TOPOGRAPHIA SVEVIA das ist, Beschreib- vnd aigentliche Abcontrafeitung der fürnembste Stätt vnd Plätz in Ober vnd Nider-Schwaben, herzogthum Würtenberg, marggraffschafft Baden vnd andern zu dem Hochlöbl: schwabischen Craisse gehörigen Landschafften vnd Orten. Franckfurt am Maÿn : Verlegt durch Matthæm Merian, 1643. 13 by 8 1/2 inches in contemporary full vellum with gilt titling to the spine. With an engraved pictorial title page plus 45 double page and hinged engraved town views, and 13 single page plates. Schuchhard nr. 25. A wonderful Bavarian topographic work by one of the great masters.

Condition

The double page view at p. 139 lacks 1 (of 3) views, having been cut out. The view at p. 154 shows staining. Two previous owner private bookplates to front pastedown. There is an early library "round-stamp" at the bottom right corner of the title page - but no other library indicia inside or out. Toning and modest handling wear to the vellum but, in all, a quite handsome example in a solid binding and with lovely, generally quite fresh copper plate engraved views.
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