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Auction 105, Lot 349

"Hafnia Coppenhagen [on sheet with] Hafnia oder Coppenhagen die Konigliche Statt in Dennmarck gantz epgentlich abcontrafehtet in dem jaht Christi", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1627 (dated)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 6 inches
35.6 x 15.2 cm
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Double-page view of Copenhagen from a German text edition. Shows the harbor and city, embellished by details such as smoking cannons and sailing ships. A sea monster lingers in the harbor. A key below indicates the locations of churches and other points of interest.

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Condition: B

A few printer creases along centerfold. Scattered foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/3/2003

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