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Meissen Germany Cosmographiae Universalis Woodcut Sebastian Munster 1572
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Meissen Cosmographiae Universalis Munster 1572

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Antique woodcut of Meissen Germany. Handcolored.

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Meissen Cosmographiae Universalis Munster 1572

Titel: Die Statt Meissen

Antique woodcut of Meissen Germany. Handcolored.

Sebastian Munster (1488-1552)
Sebastian worked as a lecturer at the University of the Franciscan Order in Tübingen, where he studied astrology to the famous astronomer Johannes Stöffler.
In addition to his main work, the Cosmographia, Sebastian Munster wrote some very extensive work in the field of Hebrew studies, natural science, geography, and theology.

The map is a more than 400 years old woodblock print, hand colored from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, one of the most successful and popular books of the 16th century.

Origin: The Cosmographia.

16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints.
We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints.

Size:
Size sheet app.: 42 x 35 cm. 16.75 x 13.75 inches
Image app. : 39 x 23 cm. 15.25 x 9 inches.
Condition : Overall view very good, fold as published, tiny fold hole not effected the engraved area.