1598 – S. MUNSTER – Leon
250 €
Title: “Leon” & “Abcontrafehtung der schönen und weitberhümpten Statt Leon.”
Description:
An early woodcut view of walled medieval city of Leon, enriched by an elaborate Gothic border and coat of arms. A lettered key identifies important places.
Map comes from the German edition of Sebastian Münster’s Cosmography, titled “Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c.”, published in 1598 by Heinrich Petri in Basel.
Cartographer: Sebastian Munster (1488 – 1552)
Sheet size: 41,2 x 32,3 cm
Year: 1598
Technique: woodcut
Condition:
Good condition. Few wormholes restored.
This is an original antique map published in 1598 and NOT a modern copy or reprint.
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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