Mexico - Mexico City; Sebastian Münster - Der Statt Mexico sonsten Themistitan genannt / welches die Hauptstatt ist dieses Königreichs Mexico - 1581-1600

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This woodcut map by Sebastian Münster from ca. 1590 shows Mexico City with later hand colour and offers a vivid historical view.

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Sebastian Münster, Der Statt Mexico sonsten Themistitan genannt / welches die Hauptstatt ist dieses Königreichs Mexico Abcontrafehtung.

Basel, H. Petri, ca. 1590.

Striking woodcut view of Mexico City (Tenochtitlan), depicting the Aztec capital.

Dimensions: 16.4 x 16 cm (woodcut), 36,1 x 22,7 cm (paper).

Good condition.

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Sebastian Münster, Der Statt Mexico sonsten Themistitan genannt / welches die Hauptstatt ist dieses Königreichs Mexico Abcontrafehtung.

Basel, H. Petri, ca. 1590.

Striking woodcut view of Mexico City (Tenochtitlan), depicting the Aztec capital.

Dimensions: 16.4 x 16 cm (woodcut), 36,1 x 22,7 cm (paper).

Good condition.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL,
therefor higher shipping costs apply!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Mexico
Geographical specification
Mexico City
Map maker/ publisher
Sebastian Münster
Map/ Book title
Der Statt Mexico sonsten Themistitan genannt / welches die Hauptstatt ist dieses Königreichs Mexico
Period
1581-1600
Condition
Good
Technique
Wood cut
Additional Information
Beautiful coloured wood cut by Sebastian Münster
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
35.1 cm
Width
22.7 cm
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