Germany Sainte Marie aux Mines Liepvres 1628 Munster Cosmography map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsUntitled.
(Munster Cosmography, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, France, Germany, Saint Marie aux Mines, Lipvres, Rumbach).
Issued 1628, Basel by Sebastian Munster.
Fine 16th century wood cut print from the famous monumental work Cosmography. Provides a fascinating visual cartographic glimpse into the Early Modern World.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text as always on reverse.
Sheet measures c. 12 1/4" H x 7 3/4" W.
Engraved area measures c. 8 1/2" H x 6" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.
[R28586].