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Auction 129, Lot 520

"Stagnu Meridionale…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1578 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 7.7 inches
16.5 x 19.6 cm
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Unusual woodblock map showing a portion of the Netherlands focused roughly on Groningen, with a portion of the West Frisian Islands at the top. On a full sheet of German text (8 x 13").

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Condition: B+

Light scattered foxing, mostly in the margins and text. There are a couple worm holes in top margin.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/23/2009

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