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Auction 116, Lot 596

"Nouvelle description de Poloigne & Hongrie", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Europe - Eastern

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae Universalis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.8 inches
34.3 x 27.4 cm
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This woodblock map covers the region north of the Danube and west of the Black Sea, including present day Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and part of Poland. Topographical features, forests and cities are boldly illustrated.

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Condition: A

Bit of minor foxing in blank margins.

Estimate: $220 - $275

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/20/2006

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