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Auction 118, Lot 658

"Franckfurt an der Oder Anno Dni 1548", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Germany

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 8 inches
29.2 x 20.3 cm
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Great woodblock view depicts the lively city. Several boats navigate the river, farmers and workmen travel the road leading to the bridge into the city. Ribbon style title cartouche. German text below and on verso.

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Condition: A

Some minor spots and a couple of binding holes in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/6/2007

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