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Auction 152, Lot 557

"Corsica", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Corsica

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.1 x 4.9 inches
7.9 x 12.4 cm
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This small woodblock map, set into a sheet of German text (7.6 x 11.8"), is one of the earliest available maps of the island of Corsica. The map shows the ports and cities and is surrounded by ships and fierce sea monsters.

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Condition: A

Fine impression with attractive color and minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/18/2015

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