unbound
1598 · Basel
by MUNSTER, Sebastian
Basel: Petri, Sebastian, 1598. unbound. very good. Map. Woodcut. Image measures 12.25" x 14.5".
This rare edition published by Sebastian Petri (son of Henri) was first printed in 1588 in Munster's seminal work "Cosmographey". Based on Abraham Ortelius' map of 1570. Features a beautiful German gothic title verso. Some minor staining along edges and in "California".
Professor Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German cosmographer, humanist, theologian and scholar. His seminal work "Cosmographia" was published in numerous languages and is considered the most popular book of the 16th century. Furthermore, Munster is also credited (truncated)
This rare edition published by Sebastian Petri (son of Henri) was first printed in 1588 in Munster's seminal work "Cosmographey". Based on Abraham Ortelius' map of 1570. Features a beautiful German gothic title verso. Some minor staining along edges and in "California".
Professor Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German cosmographer, humanist, theologian and scholar. His seminal work "Cosmographia" was published in numerous languages and is considered the most popular book of the 16th century. Furthermore, Munster is also credited (truncated)