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Auction 152, Lot 411

"Beschreibung der Kuniglichen Statt Edinburg…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Edinburgh, Scotland

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 4.1 inches
18.5 x 10.4 cm
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View of Edinburgh from a German edition of this influential 16th century history of the world. Rendered in the unique woodblock style, the city is viewed from the north, looking across the Firth of Forth. On a full sheet of German text measuring 7.6 x 11.8".

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Condition: B+

A slightly uneven impression with light show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $55

Closed on 2/18/2015

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