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Auction 153, Lot 596

"Sardinia Insula", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Sardinia

Period: 1562 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae Universalis...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 10.1 inches
15.2 x 25.7 cm
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Charming early woodblock map of Sardinia with towns and cities featured together with dramatic topography. The title is in a ribbon style banner. Latin text on verso with an illustration of a buck.

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Condition: A

Excellent impression and color with marginal soiling.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 5/20/2015

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