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Auction 143, Lot 572

"Valesia / Wallisser Land", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Southern Switzerland

Period: 1578 (published)

Publication: Cosmographey

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.4 x 10.5 inches
16.3 x 26.7 cm
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Oriented with east at the top, this woodcut map follows the Rhone River through the canton of Valais, Switzerland, from the Furka Pass at top to St. Maurice near Monthey. German text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #158-77.

Condition: B+

Light toning with damp stains in blank margins, not affecting image.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/13/2013

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