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1598 – S. Munster – Schweden Gothen Norwegien Denmarck

Title:                      “Gemeine Beschreibung aller Mitnachtigen Lander / alss Schweden / Gothen / Norwegien / Denmarck / &c.”

Description:
Munster’s third and final map of Scandinavia including England, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, The Baltics, Greenland and America by Sebastian Munster 1598. The map shows two Greenlands, with the name of Groclandt. The imaginary islands of Frisland, Icaria, Podalida, and St. Brendain are shown in the North Sea. The North Pole has a note of Pigmei hic habitandt, indicating that pygmies live there. German edition.

Cartographer:      Sebastian Munster​ (1488 – 1552)
Leaf size:              44,5 x 35,7 cm
Year:                     1598
Technique:           woodcut

Condition:
Very good condition compare to map’s age. Strong print on watermarked paper, wide margins.

This is a genuine antique map published in 1598 and NOT a modern copy or reprint!

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