Mentz Germany prospect birds-eye city view w/ key 1598 Munster map hand color
Mentz Germany prospect birds-eye city view w/ key 1598 Munster map hand color Mentz Germany prospect birds-eye city view w/ key 1598 Munster map hand color
$ 65.00

Don der Statt Menz.

(Mentz, Germany city view)


Issued Basel, 1598 by Seb. Munster.

Key in three clumns below view identifies c.24 locations or buildings.

Charming late 16th century antique map. Engraved with beautiful full hand color. Text on reverse as always for Munster maps.

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.

Sheet measures c. 8"H x 7 1/4"W.

Printed area measures c. 4 7/8"H x 6"W.

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

Burmeister, Munster, p.

[R16953]