Sebastian Münster - Sebastian Münster – Cosmographia – Carte du Rhin & Vue d’Haguenau - 1550

Rare original leaf from around 1550, taken from Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia, one of the most influential geographical works of the Renaissance.
This double-sided page features two beautifully hand-colored engravings from the period, making it a highly sought-after piece among collectors.

Recto – Map of the Rhine (Rheinströms)

Superb antique map of the Rhine river course, notably depicting:

Strasbourg

Speyer

Worms

Mainz

Bingen

The period colors are very well preserved, with a beautiful intensity.

Back – Old view of the city of Haguenau (Hagenaw)

Charming 16th-century urban view, also hand-colored, showing city walls, churches, and houses.

Features

Author: Sebastian Münster (1488–1552)

Work: Cosmographia Universalis

Date: around 1550

Technique: wood engravings + Gothic typography

Coloration: antique watercolor painting

Support: Renaissance laid paper

Dimensions: to be specified (approximately 30–32 × 19–21 cm depending on the edition).

State

Good overall condition for a sheet over 470 years old.

present margins

slight marginal wear and discreet rust spots

Small gap at the top of a margin.

very fresh colors
No major defects.

Highlights for collectors

100% original leaf, not restored.
Vintage coloration, rare and highly sought after.
Includes a map and a city view on the same sheet.
Provenance: Cosmographia, one of the most collected works of ancient cartography.
Highly requested topic: the Rhine and the cities of Alsace / Germany.

Shipping

Careful sending, protected against humidity and creases.