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Auction 125, Lot 538

"[Die Statt Bisantz]", Munster/Petri

Subject: France, Besancon

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographey das ist Beschreibung

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 the 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+

There is a bit of light foxing, mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 9/24/2008

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