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Auction 123, Lot 558
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"Herbipolis Wirtzburg", Munster, Sebastian

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Subject: Germany

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographey das ist Beschreibung

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 10 inches
33 x 25.4 cm
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Early bird's-eye view of Wurzburg and surrounding countryside illustrating the famous Franken vineyard region. The view is dominated by the Fortress Marienberg that sits high on a hill on the opposite side of the Main River. The woodcut is decorated with two coats of arms. Title on verso with woodcut of a castle and German text .

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Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/20/2008

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