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Sebastian Münster
16th c. woodcut map - Tabula Asiae Vlll

1545

About the Item

SEBASTIAN MUNSTER (1488-1652) ASIAE TABVLA Vlll 1540 (45) Woodcut from Munster's edition of Geographia Universalis, Basel, Henri Petri. 1545 edition of Ptolemy. Shows ancient Scythia Extra, India Gangen, Tartary: present day central Asia, Northern India, Pakistan and Southwest China. With the usual centerfold, some minor soiling and minor foxing at upper sheet edges. 10 3/8 x 13 1/2 inches, sheet 11 5/8 x 14 7/8 inches. The map is enhanced by Wonderful decorative monsters from medieval legends. One of the classic monster maps.
  • Creator:
    Sebastian Münster (1488 - 1552, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1545
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    see description.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU41132274871
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