Roma.

£1,450 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Matthäus Merian the Elder was born September 22nd, 1593 in Basel. He studied drawing and copper engraving from the engraver Friedrich Meyer in Zurich. A highly detailed panoramic bird's eye view of Rome, with city arms to the top right corner, printed from two plates and joined. Sheet size: 33.5 cm x 72.5 cm, image size: 30.3 cm x 70.5 cm. Folds as issued, some very light marginal browning, otherwise very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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