Sebastian Münster - Cosmographia - 1590

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Cosmographia by Sebastian Münster, illustrated edition in German, published circa 1590 in Basel; 36.5 × 23 cm, good condition.

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The early woodcut by Sebastian Münster shows the creation of the world (Genesis) with its oceans, fire in the skies; the creation of the birds, fish and the land animals (including a unicorn).

God is overseeing his creation from above, together with two archangels in the upper corners. Two creatures, half animal, half human are depicted in the lower corners.

Dimensions: 36,5 x 23 cm

Good condition, paper with light signs of use, slightly browned and with some small spots due to age.

This very old woodcut was published in Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographey: das ist, Beschreibung Aller Länder" in Basel, Henricpetri, circa 1590.

The work was a vast chronicle of all geographical knowledge of the world up to that time. It contained world maps, as well as views of cities, and woodcuts of historical subjects, mythology, natural history, and ethnography.

Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at a young age. Münster's Cosmographia was the first scientific work in the German language.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL,
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The early woodcut by Sebastian Münster shows the creation of the world (Genesis) with its oceans, fire in the skies; the creation of the birds, fish and the land animals (including a unicorn).

God is overseeing his creation from above, together with two archangels in the upper corners. Two creatures, half animal, half human are depicted in the lower corners.

Dimensions: 36,5 x 23 cm

Good condition, paper with light signs of use, slightly browned and with some small spots due to age.

This very old woodcut was published in Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographey: das ist, Beschreibung Aller Länder" in Basel, Henricpetri, circa 1590.

The work was a vast chronicle of all geographical knowledge of the world up to that time. It contained world maps, as well as views of cities, and woodcuts of historical subjects, mythology, natural history, and ethnography.

Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at a young age. Münster's Cosmographia was the first scientific work in the German language.

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

Number of Books
1
Subject
Incunabula & early printing
Book Title
Cosmographia
Author/ Illustrator
Sebastian Münster
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1590
Height
36.5 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
23 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
1
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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