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Auction 90, Lot 56
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Subject: Western Hemisphere

Period: 1545 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.2 x 4.7 inches
10.7 x 11.9 cm
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An interesting woodblock illustration with a globe centered on the Atlantic and depicting the Americas, Europe, Africa and part of Asia. This is a very early representation of the Americas. On a full sheet of Latin text with historiated capitals in the text below the illustration and on verso.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $500 - $550

Unsold

Closed on 3/15/2000

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