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"Tabula Africae III", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1560 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.1 x 10 inches
33.3 x 25.4 cm

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Ptolemaic map of northeastern Africa in Munster's bold style with rope-like mountain ranges. A huge oasis is labeled Silphiophere regio. Two text blocks describe the region according to the ancients. In the Mediterranean a large sea monster is seen devouring a man.

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Condition: B

Light stain and repairs of centerfold, two chips in top margin. Map has been recently colored in 16th century style, but with bleed through on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/6/2002

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"Tabula Africae III", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.1 x 10 inches
33.3 x 25.4 cm

Ptolemaic map of northeastern Africa in Munster's bold style with rope-like mountain ranges. A huge oasis is labeled Silphiophere regio. Two text blocks describe the region according to the ancients. In the Mediterranean a large sea monster is seen devouring a man.

References:

Condition: B

Light stain and repairs of centerfold, two chips in top margin. Map has been recently colored in 16th century style, but with bleed through on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/6/2002

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"Tabula Africae III", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.1 x 10 inches33.3 x 25.4 cm

Ptolemaic map of northeastern Africa in Munster's bold style with rope-like mountain ranges. A huge oasis is labeled Silphiophere regio. Two text blocks describe the region according to the ancients. In the Mediterranean a large sea monster is seen devouring a man.

References:

Condition: B

Light stain and repairs of centerfold, two chips in top margin. Map has been recently colored in 16th century style, but with bleed through on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/6/2002

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13.1 x 10 inches
33.3 x 25.4 cm