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Auction 98, Lot 492

"[Lot of 17 printed leafs]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Printed leafs

Period: 1570-1600 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia Universalis

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 14.5 inches
22.9 x 36.8 cm
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Nice group of leaves from the Latin and German editions. Each containing at least one historiated initial and/or Gothic woodblock illustration including portraits, maps, views, animals, and coats of arms. Sizes vary: 9 x 14.5" and smaller.

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Condition: B

Most very good, a few with damp stains or light foxing.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $160

Closed on 3/6/2002

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