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Auction 152, Lot 495

"Von der Statt Lucern", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Lucerne, Switzerland

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 3.8 inches
13.5 x 9.7 cm
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This small woodblock map is a handsome bird's-eye view of Lucerne. Several small rowboats are seen on Lake Lucerne. On a full sheet of German text measuring 7.6 x 11.8".

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Condition: A

Minor show-through of text on verso and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/18/2015

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