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Auction 102, Lot 580

"[Lot of 12 Leafs]", Munster, Sebastian

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Subject: Printed Leaves

Period: 1580 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia Universalis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 9 inches
36.8 x 22.9 cm
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A great group of early printed leaves, all with nice Gothic illustrations and historiated initials. There are portraits, views, battle scenes, animals (including a great elephant), and views of various occupations all with old coloring. German text.

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Condition: A

Mild toning or light damp stains on a few leaves, mostly very good.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/5/2003

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