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Auction 132, Lot 580

"[Asia Minor]", Munster, Sebastian

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Subject: Turkey

Period: 1578 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia oder beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm
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Simple woodblock map showing the ancient regions within Asia Minor including Mysia, Ionia, Galatia, Capadocia, Lycaonia, Pamphylia, Armenia, Cilicia and Lycia. A large sea monster lurks in the Mediterranean off the island of Cyprus. The map is on a full sheet of German text (8. x 13"), with more text on the verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $130 - $180

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/2/2010

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