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"[Die Statt Genff]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae

Color: Black & White

Size:

14 x 6 inches
35.6 x 15.2 cm

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An uncommon and early woodblock view of Geneva as a medieval walled city on the shores of Lake Leman. The skyline is dominated by the Cathedral of St. Peter, where John Calvin preached during the 16th century. On a sheet with German text below and on verso. (16.25 x 13.5")

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Condition: B+

Some uneven toning, lighter along the centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 9/1/2010

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"[Die Statt Genff]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae

Color: Black & White

Size:

14 x 6 inches
35.6 x 15.2 cm

An uncommon and early woodblock view of Geneva as a medieval walled city on the shores of Lake Leman. The skyline is dominated by the Cathedral of St. Peter, where John Calvin preached during the 16th century. On a sheet with German text below and on verso. (16.25 x 13.5")

References:

Condition: B+

Some uneven toning, lighter along the centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 9/1/2010

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"[Die Statt Genff]", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae

Color: Black & White

Size:

14 x 6 inches35.6 x 15.2 cm

An uncommon and early woodblock view of Geneva as a medieval walled city on the shores of Lake Leman. The skyline is dominated by the Cathedral of St. Peter, where John Calvin preached during the 16th century. On a sheet with German text below and on verso. (16.25 x 13.5")

References:

Condition: B+

Some uneven toning, lighter along the centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 9/1/2010

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14 x 6 inches
35.6 x 15.2 cm