Nordlingen Germany panorama 1590's Munster old wood cut birds-eye city view
Nordlingen Germany panorama 1590's Munster old wood cut birds-eye city view Nordlingen Germany panorama 1590's Munster old wood cut birds-eye city view Nordlingen Germany panorama 1590's Munster old wood cut birds-eye city view
$ 150.00

Die Statt Nordlingen...

(Europe, Germany, Nordlingen, City Plan, Munster).

Issued Basel, c.1590's by Seb. Munster.

Fine decorative birds-eye view, with city crest and date cartouche on either side of the banner title. Military troops and warriors seen across the foreground.

Medieval style early 16th century wood block engraved view. Text on reverse as always for Munster maps and views. Continuing in the medieval visual tradition, the view retains a near folk art appearance to modern eyes.

Sheet remains well preserved, keeping in mind map is not modern or new, so minor paper flaws unworthy of specific mention are sometimes to be expected. Clean, well-preserved and pleasing example, lovely visual appearance. 

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet measures c. 13"H x 16 1/4"W.

Printed area measures c. 11 1/4"H x 15 3/8"W.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, p. 296.

Burmeister, Munster, 86.

[R20295].