Catalog Archive
Auction 131, Lot 536

"Beschreibung des Koenigreichs Denmarck…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Denmark and Sweden

Period: 1578 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 4 inches
13.5 x 10.2 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Delicate woodblock view of the Denmark and southern Sweden with Copenhagen prominently located in the center of the map. The map is presented in a simple format with only major cities located. Printed on a full sheet of German text (8 x 13") with the arms of Sweden on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

Toned with some minor foxing, mostly in the text and margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

Archived