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Auction 95, Lot 404

"[Lot of 26 leafs]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Printed Leafs

Period: 1580 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia Universalis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 9 inches
36.8 x 22.9 cm
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A nice group of early printed leaves from a German edition of this important early work, all with nice Gothic illustrations and historiated initials. There are portraits, battle scenes, coats of arms, strange animals and views of various occupations.

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Condition: B

A few leaves with damp stains or light foxing, overall very good.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/13/2001

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