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"Von den Inseln" (About islands) Woodcut. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552) Basel, 1553 Muenster describes this fictitious map showing inhabited islands and 16th century sail ships as "places you cannot reach with dry feet". Probably inspired by new discoveries in Central America Muenster - up to date in news - depicts what had been reported by explorers. Naturally he makes sure to make over serves shudder at the sight of some sea monsters. Full page. There are water stains
"Von den Inseln" (About islands) Woodcut. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552) Basel, 1553 Muenster describes this fictitious map showing inhabited islands and 16th century sail ships as "places you cannot reach with dry feet". Probably inspired by new discoveries in Central America Muenster - up to date in news - depicts what had been reported by explorers. Naturally he makes sure to make over serves shudder at the sight of some sea monsters. Full page. There are water stains
"Von den Inseln" (About islands) Woodcut. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552) Basel, 1553 Muenster describes this fictitious map showing inhabited islands and 16th century sail ships as "places you cannot reach with dry feet". Probably inspired by new discoveries in Central America Muenster - up to date in news - depicts what had been reported by explorers. Naturally he makes sure to make over serves shudder at the sight of some sea monsters. Full page. There are water stains
"Von den Inseln" (About islands) Woodcut. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552) Basel, 1553 Muenster describes this fictitious map showing inhabited islands and 16th century sail ships as "places you cannot reach with dry feet". Probably inspired by new discoveries in Central America Muenster - up to date in news - depicts what had been reported by explorers. Naturally he makes sure to make over serves shudder at the sight of some sea monsters. Full page. There are water stains

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"Von den Inseln" (About islands)

Woodcut.

Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552)

Basel, 1553

Muenster describes this fictitious map showing inhabited islands and 16th century sail ships as "places you cannot reach with dry feet". Probably inspired by new discoveries in Central America Muenster - up to date in news - depicts what had been reported by explorers. Naturally he makes sure to make over serves shudder at the sight of some sea monsters.

Original antique print 

Full page. There are water stains on left, upper and lower margins. The lower margin has been supported with acidy paper. But the image of the islands is in very good condition. There is German text print below and verso with the complete article about "Islands" and above (unrelated) and verso. This page is number 3 i the Cosmographia

Image: 10,2 x 14,5 cm (ca. 4 x 5.7")

Page size: 31 x 20 cm (ca. 12.2 x 7.9")   interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room desig

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