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Auction 152, Lot 1

"Das Erst Buch der Cosmography / oder Weltbeschreibung…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.3 x 4.5 inches
16 x 11.4 cm
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This title page contains an interesting woodblock engraving showing God's creation of the heavens and the earth. The quaint view is supported by angels at top and demons in the lower corners. Printed on a full sheet (7.6 x 11.8") of German text.

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Condition: A

Attractive color with marginal soiling.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/18/2015

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