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Auction 93, Lot 203

"Von den Britannischen Inseln", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Britain

Period: 1550 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.6 x 9.9 inches
16.8 x 25.1 cm
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Charming woodblock map of Britain focusing primarily on England and Wales, but including most of Scotland and the eastern part of Ireland. Only major cities are located. A small ship sails in the North Sea. German text on verso.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and good paper.

Estimate: $230 - $275

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/6/2000

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