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Auction 143, Lot 555

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

Subject: Frankfurt (Oder), Germany

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 8 inches
28.4 x 20.3 cm
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Great woodblock map depicting the Hanseatic city on the banks of the river Oder with several boats in the river and farmers and workmen on the road leading to the bridge into the city. The ribbon style title cartouche contains the monogram RMD of the engraver, Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch. There is a key below the view and German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Some worming along the centerfold, and mostly above the image, has been professionally repaired. The sheet has been trimmed at bottom just below the key and there are several creases.

Estimate: $200 - $275

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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