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Munster: Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula, 1550
Munster: Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula, 1550
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  • Title: Tabula Europae II, Lovely mid-16th century woodblock map of the Iberian Peninsula
  • Map maker: Sebastian Münster, Cosmographiae Universalis...
  • Place and Year: Basel, c. 1550
  • Dimensions: 35.3 x 26.2 cm (13.9 x 10.3 in)
  • Technique: Woodblock printing
  • Coloring: Hand colored
  • Condition Rating: VG+

    Early woodblock map presenting the Iberian peninsula according to Ptolemy and the classic texts. It is filled with Roman and ancient place names. While recognizable, the peninsula is considerably narrower. Verso text: Latin. Bear watermark.

    Munster's Cosmographia (1544) by Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was the first description of the world written in German. He wrote it for the rivival of geogrpahy in 16th century Europe. It was so successful it went through 24 editions in 100 years and was translated into many other languages such as Latin, French, Italian, English, and Czech.

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  • Condition
    VG+. A clean and bright example with one minor centerfold separation that has been archivally repaired.
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    Munster: Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula, 1550

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