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Auction 108, Lot 3

"Cosmographia oder Beschreibung der Gantzen Welt…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1618 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.5 x 13.5 inches
21.6 x 34.3 cm
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Fine title page with a portrait of Munster below the title. The title is flanked by figures of warrior kings and at top is a scene of a queen receiving tribute from the female representations of the continents. Engraved by M. Merian.

References:

Condition: B

Light damp stain at bottom.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/29/2004

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