Birds, Animals, Ostrich, Panther
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"Von den "Seraussen"
Woodcut and a description of an ostrich carrying a big key in his beak.
Describes land of origin, the eggs and physical characteristics of ostriches.
Image: 15 x 9 cm (ca. 5.9 x 3.5")
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Reverse side:
No title. Within the article "Libya" a creature described as panther
Woodcut of a phantasy animal
Image: 6,5 x 8,5 cm (ca. 2.6 x 3.3")
Text in German language
Woodcuts published in "Cosmographia"
By Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552)
Printed by Heinrich Petri. Basel, 1553
Full page: 30,5 x 19 cm (ca. 12 x 7.5")
Natural age-toned paper. Spotty in margins.