1588 – S. Munster – Hen & Rooster
20 €
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Description:
Spectacular woodcut showing a hen, rooster and famous astronomer Ptolemy.
The woodcut comes from the German edition of Sebastian Münster’s Cosmography, titled “Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder…”, engraved by David Kandel, published by Heinrich Petri in Basel, 1588.
Cartographer: Sebastian Munster (1488 – 1552)
Sheet size: 20,6 x 31,0 cm
Year: 1588
Technique: woodcut
Condition:
Good, original condition, no restorations or cleaning. Waterstained.
This is an original antique woodcut published in 1588 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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