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LOT 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
1551-1560 A.D.
15 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. (6.9 grams, 39.5 x 30.2 cm).
Woodcut panoramic prospect view of Basel showing principal routes, city walls and heraldic shield above, titled 'La dipintura della citta de Basilea adombrata secondo'l natural sito, il quale quellahaueua l'anno 1549'; title page to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty 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 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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