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Auction 139, Lot 486

"Bohemiae Descriptio Iuxta Insigniores Eius Civitates & Oppida", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1580 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 10 inches
35.6 x 25.4 cm
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This woodblock map displays the Czech Republic centered on Prague and the Elb River. Cities, towns, rivers and mountains are shown along with a key at lower right. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B

The centerfold is lightly toned with two small stains near the center of the image and slight show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $85

Closed on 2/15/2012

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