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Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster
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LOT 1976

Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster

1554 A.D.

15 3/4 x 12 in. (7 grams, 40 x 30.5 cm).

Woodcut panoramic view of the city with agricultural workers in the foreground, mountains to the rear and heraldic shields with eagle device; title above 'Landoia ciuitas imperialisdepiscta ad effigiem quam nostro habet æuo'; two blocks of latin text; title page to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1976

Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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