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"[Venice]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Venice, Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.3 x 9.8 inches
38.9 x 24.9 cm

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Bird's-eye view of Venice and the surrounding islands from a German edition of this influential 16th century history of the world. Rendered in the unique woodblock style with the calm lagoon contrasting with the rolling seas outside the sandbanks that protect the city. Two text blocks describe the city and its history.

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Condition: A

Minor crease at bottom, else fine.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 3/6/2007

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"[Venice]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Venice, Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.3 x 9.8 inches
38.9 x 24.9 cm

References:

Condition: A

Minor crease at bottom, else fine.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 3/6/2007

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"[Venice]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Venice, Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.3 x 9.8 inches38.9 x 24.9 cm

References:

Condition: A

Minor crease at bottom, else fine.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 3/6/2007

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15.3 x 9.8 inches
38.9 x 24.9 cm