1570's, XL-fine colored Birds-Eye View of Vlissingen in Zeeland, by Braun & Hogenberg from their Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Atlas of Cities in the World) In generally very good condition, paper a bit wavy, small restoration in lower outer margin, large margins Few other copies of this print currently in the net are priced between 450 - 650 euros Shipping by Greek Post, Recorded Mail [no shipping to the US as local post doesn't accept shipments there - US buyers can demand shipping to other locations - in preference to an EU country] Georg Braun (also Brunus, Bruin; 1541 – 10 March 1622) was a German topo-geographer. From 1572 to 1617, he edited the Civitates orbis terrarum which contains 546 prospects, bird's-eye views and maps of cities from all around the world. As principal editor of the work, he acquired the tables, hired the artists, and wrote the texts. He died as an octogenarian in 1622, the only survivor of the original team to witness the publication of volume VI in 1617 In 1572 the Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Atlas of Cities in the World) was published and is today noted as the first atlas that contained city maps. Braun recorded that London is "famed among many people for its commerce". The 546 city views in the atlas contain street plans for Venice and Frankfurt] The Civitates Orbis Terrarum must be regarded as 16th century European view of urban social, cultural, and economic life. In the 16th century the number of people who traveled increased. Pilgrims, tradesmen, students, and adventurers were joined by tourists. The interest in the 1572 Civitates Orbis Terrarum was significant and the atlas sold well. The entire atlas was crafted in six volumes and published between 1572 and 1618. The Braun publication set new standards in cartography for over 100 years. Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590, from Mechelen) created the tables for volumes I through IV, and Simon van den Neuwel created those for volumes V and VI. Other contributors were Joris Hoefnagel, Jacob Hoefnagel, cartographer Daniel Freese, and Heinrich Rantzau. Works by Jacob van Deventer, Sebastian Münster, and Johannes Stumpf were also used. Primarily European cities are depicted in the publication. However, a small number of Asian and African cities were also included , America only counts for one sheet , depicting Mexico City and Cusco. Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) was a Flemish-German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. Hogenberg was born in Mechelen in Flanders as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg. In 1568, he was banned from Antwerp by the Duke of Alba because he was a protestant and had printed engravings sympathizing with the Beeldenstorm. He travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne. He is known for portraits and topographical views as well as historical allegories. He also produced scenes of contemporary historical events.