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Auction 114, Lot 409

"[Die Statt Bisantz]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: France

Period: 1550 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 10.7 inches
37.1 x 27.2 cm
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Early bird's eye view of Besancon and surrounding countryside and vineyards. The woodcut is decorated with two coats of arms. Title on verso with German text.

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Condition: B

Lightly toned with a slight mat burn in margins. Four infilled wormholes in map. Remnants of hinges on verso.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/1/2006

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