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Auction 138, Lot 1
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"Das Erste Buch der Cosmography / oder Weltbeschreibung…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1550 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.3 x 4.5 inches
16 x 11.4 cm
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This title page contains an interesting woodblock engraving showing God's creation of the heavens and the earth. The quaint view is supported by angels at top and demons in the lower corners. Printed on a full sheet (8.3 x 13.4") of German text.

References:

Condition: B+

Lightly toned with minor soiling in blank margins, and a small worm hole in text at bottom.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/7/2011

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