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Auction 103, Lot 299

"Das Under Buch Beschreibung Engellandts und Schottlandts", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Britain

Period: 1550 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.6 x 9.8 inches
16.8 x 24.9 cm
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Charming woodblock map of Britain focusing primarily on England and Wales, but including most of Scotland and the eastern part of Ireland. Only major cities are located. A small ship sails in the North Sea. German text on verso.

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Condition: B

Sharp impression. Damp stain in the left blank margin, just entering the map.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/11/2003

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