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Auction 99, Lot 592

"[Lot of 24 Leaves]", Munster, Sebastian

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Subject: Printed Leaves

Period: 1580 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 14.5 inches
22.9 x 36.8 cm
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Nice group of early printed leaves, all with Gothic illustrations and historiated initials. There are portraits, battle scenes, coats of arms, a unicorn and other strange animals, and views of various occupations including wine making. Both Latin and German text.

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Condition: B

Mild toning or light foxing on a few leaves, mostly very good.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/12/2002

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