"[Monsters] Les Monstres marins & terrestres, lesquelz on trouve en beacoup de lieux es parties septentrionales", Munster, Sebastian

One of the more fanciful cartographic curiosities and a unique view of Renaissance attitudes toward the 'unknown' lands beyond the civilized world. This woodblock illustration presents a compendium of monsters as known in the sixteenth century. Across the top is a panel showing land-based creatures. But the majority of the 'monsters' are ferocious sea creatures shown devouring hapless sailors and wrecking ships.

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Condition: B

Minor light foxing and some separation at centerfold caused by binding strip. Overall a nice impression of this desirable sheet.