Francia / Germania - Furtelbach Valley; Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) - Alsazia, Valle di Furtelbach e sue Miniere - 1521-1550
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This 16th-century woodcut map by Sebastian Münster, from the Cosmographia Universalis, depicts Alsace’s Furtelbach Valley and its mines and features contemporary hand colouring.
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An extremely rare and magnificent original 16th-century woodcut from the celebrated “Liber III” of Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia Universalis, printed in Basel in the mid-16th century. The plate (p. 433) is a precious early document of Renaissance mining and economic cartography: it provides a detailed depiction of the topography of the Furtelbach Valley (Alsace), including its waterways, mountain ranges, and small settlements. In the upper right corner is a magnificent Renaissance cartouche listing in Latin the names of the region’s gold, silver, and iron mines (“Nomina fodinarum in Furtelbach...” ). Printed on contemporary laid paper and enhanced with beautiful, vivid period hand coloring. A piece of outstanding historical and geographical importance and great collectible value, in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 31 x 21 cm
Will be shipped by courier.
An extremely rare and magnificent original 16th-century woodcut from the celebrated “Liber III” of Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia Universalis, printed in Basel in the mid-16th century. The plate (p. 433) is a precious early document of Renaissance mining and economic cartography: it provides a detailed depiction of the topography of the Furtelbach Valley (Alsace), including its waterways, mountain ranges, and small settlements. In the upper right corner is a magnificent Renaissance cartouche listing in Latin the names of the region’s gold, silver, and iron mines (“Nomina fodinarum in Furtelbach...” ). Printed on contemporary laid paper and enhanced with beautiful, vivid period hand coloring. A piece of outstanding historical and geographical importance and great collectible value, in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 31 x 21 cm
Will be shipped by courier.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country
Francia / Germania
Geographical specification
Furtelbach Valley
Map maker/publisher
Sebastian Münster (1488–1552)
Map/book title
Alsazia, Valle di Furtelbach e sue Miniere
Period
1521-1550
Condition
Excellent
Additional Information
Universal Cosmography
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
31 cm
Width
21 cm
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