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Auction 110, Lot 725

"[Lot of 18]", Munster, Sebastian

1 of 9

Subject: Printed Leaves

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
8 x 12.2 inches
20.3 x 31 cm
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A nice group of early printed leaves, all with nice gothic illustrations and historiated initials. There are portraits, weird animals, battle scenes, medieval methods of execution, coats of arms, a variety of occupations, and village scenes. On full sheets of Italian text.

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Condition: B

A few leaves has some slight stains, mostly in text and margins. All illustrations are very good.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/2/2005

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