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Auction 133, Lot 403

"Beschreibung der Koniglichen Statt Edinburg…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Edinburgh, Scotland

Period: 1578 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 4 inches
18.5 x 10.2 cm
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View of Edinburgh from a German edition of this influential 16th century history of the world. Rendered in the unique woodblock style, the city is viewed from the north, looking across the Firth of Forth. On page (8.3 x 13.3") of German text.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/1/2010

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