Copper engraving, mm 366x502, colored. Good example from from the first volume of “Civitates Orbis Terrarum", a milestone in topographical books, printed from 1572 until 1615 costantly increasing up to 6 volumes. Latin text to verso. One of the earliest and most decorative views of Prague and Cheb both shown along the River. The view of Prague shows the royal city from the southeast The view of Cheb shows the well-fortified town with its all-dominating imperial palace. Good impression; light toning and soiling, traces of brown paper discoloration at bottom centerfold due to erased tape