George Braun and Franz Hogenberg

The sheet has been laid down on a backing board. There is a hard vertical crease running down the center, and some soft creases throught. The sheet appears slighly time-stained and soiled particularly around the edges. There are some pinpoint fox marks throught. The surface is in generally good condition aside from some writing in ink on the lower right edge. Framed under Plexiglas.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Braun & Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum was the first comprehensive set of topographical views to show in detail the buildings, layout, and local people of the cities and towns of the world.

Braun and Hogenberg based "Jerosolyma" on a view of the city as it was in ancient times, by famous cartographer Sebastian Munster. An inset cartouche includes a representation of Moses receiving the ten commandments. See generally, Kenneth Nebenzahl, Maps of the Holy Land, Abbeville Press, 1986, p. 90.