sebastian-munster-map-of-britain
Lot 489
Sebastian Munster Map of Britain
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
16th century, "Engellandt mit dem Anstoffenden Reich Schottlandt so vorseite Albion und Britannia haben geheissen," title page en verso with 20th century penciled date of 1572, Basel, woodblock with possibly later hand-coloring, oriented with the north to the right, shows England, Wales, much of Scotland, and eastern Ireland. Presented in a wooden frame. Plate 12.5 x 14 in.; Sheet 13.75 x 16.75; DOA framed 20 x 22 in.

The Collection of Sandra Marlow of Chapel Hill, NC

Fading to the title at the center fold; 1 inch split along the lower fold line; two damp stains on the back do do not effect the imprint. Overall very good condition.

$400 - 600