Sebastian Münster - Cosmographia - 1575

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Cosmographia (1575, Koln), Sebastian Münster

Framed leaf, including large original woodcut of Bruge town.

Cosmographia had numerous editions in different languages including Latin, French (translated by François de Belleforest), Italian and Czech. Only extracts have been translated into English. The last German edition was published in 1628, long after Munster's death.

The Cosmographia was one of the most successful and popular books of the 16th century. It passed through 24 editions in 100 years. This success was due to the notable woodcuts (some by Hans Holbein the Younger, Urs Graf, Hans Rudolph Manuel Deutsch, and David Kandel). It was most important in reviving geography in 16th-century Europe.

Mounted so that both sides are visible. A copy of the title page is included for reference.

Cosmographia (1575, Koln), Sebastian Münster

Framed leaf, including large original woodcut of Bruge town.

Cosmographia had numerous editions in different languages including Latin, French (translated by François de Belleforest), Italian and Czech. Only extracts have been translated into English. The last German edition was published in 1628, long after Munster's death.

The Cosmographia was one of the most successful and popular books of the 16th century. It passed through 24 editions in 100 years. This success was due to the notable woodcuts (some by Hans Holbein the Younger, Urs Graf, Hans Rudolph Manuel Deutsch, and David Kandel). It was most important in reviving geography in 16th-century Europe.

Mounted so that both sides are visible. A copy of the title page is included for reference.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Geography
Book Title
Cosmographia
Author/ Illustrator
Sebastian Münster
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1575
Height
30 cm
Edition
Translated edition
Width
22 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Arnold Brickman
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Number of pages
2
United KingdomVerified
1473
Objects sold
100%
Private

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