Sebastian Munster Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1488 - d. 1552

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              • Florence très noble cité des Tuscans, figurée comme elle est de notre temps.
                Dec. 14, 2024

                Florence très noble cité des Tuscans, figurée comme elle est de notre temps.

                Est: €150 - €200

                Woodcut, 22,4 x 36 cm, hand-coloured (light traces of central fold). - Finely engraved woodcut of the capital city of Tuscany, Florence (Firenze), with the wide Arno river prominently in the middle. From the first French ed. of Munster's "Cosmographia" (pp. 202-203).

                Arenberg Auctions
              • Flandern.
                Dec. 14, 2024

                Flandern.

                Est: €100 - €150

                Woodcut, 11,6 x 15,1 cm. - Curious small map of Flanders and neighbouring territories (Brabant, Artois, Hainaut, etc.). From a German ed. of the "Cosmographia" (pp. 173-174). - Ref. Karrow 53/139.

                Arenberg Auctions
              • Sebastiaen Munster, Sea monsters, 1570.
                Dec. 12, 2024

                Sebastiaen Munster, Sea monsters, 1570.

                Est: €1,250 - €1,500

                Rare woodcut with sea monsters, thought to be lived in the 16th century in the North Atlantic and of animals found in northern lands. Woodcut made and published by Sebastian Münster ca 1550-1598. In very good condition printed on thin laid paper with margins. Very good impression.

                Old Master Print
              • Sebastian Munster (1488 - 1552) Een topografsiche kaart van het Heilige Land, 1572
                Dec. 09, 2024

                Sebastian Munster (1488 - 1552) Een topografsiche kaart van het Heilige Land, 1572

                Est: €300 - €500

                Handgekleurde kopergravure, " Terrae Sanctae Tabula" uit "Cosmographia". B 28 x 36 / 52.5 x 59 cm

                Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
              • Sebastian Munster, Typus Orbis Universalis (from Cosmographiae Universalis Lib. VI In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidel Scriptores...)
                Dec. 05, 2024

                Sebastian Munster, Typus Orbis Universalis (from Cosmographiae Universalis Lib. VI In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidel Scriptores...)

                Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                Sebastian Munster Typus Orbis Universalis (from Cosmographiae Universalis Lib. VI In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidel Scriptores...) [1572] copper engraving on paper with hand-coloring 12.25 h x 15.75 w in (31 x 40 cm) First published in 1544, Cosmographia was one of the most popular 16th century books, with about 40 editions in a century, including translations into Czech, French, Italian, and Latin. This oval projection map was from the Latin edition. Continents are outlined, with a large Northwest passage above the North American continent, which shown with the east coast nearly separated by the Sea of Verrazzano. The mythical islands of Calensuan and Grisonum are shown near the location of Australia. The demand for Cosmographia was largely driven by the wood-engraved maps; the block for this map was cut by David Kandel with his initials in the lower left corner. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Bernard Rubin, Chicago Literature: Shirley 92 | Rumsey 15058.005 | Collecting Old Maps, Manasek, pg.170 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Rago Arts and Auction Center
              • Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Teutschtlandt mit seinem ganzen Begriff und eyngeschloßnen Landtschafften’ (Map of Germany and neighbouring countries), col. Wood engraving, 32x36cm (w.f. 50,3x53,8cm), traces of age
                Nov. 23, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Teutschtlandt mit seinem ganzen Begriff und eyngeschloßnen Landtschafften’ (Map of Germany and neighbouring countries), col. Wood engraving, 32x36cm (w.f. 50,3x53,8cm), traces of age

                Est: -

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Teutschtlandt mit seinem ganzen Begriff und eyngeschloßnen Landtschafften’ (Map of Germany and neighbouring countries), col. Wood engraving, 32x36cm (w.f. 50,3x53,8cm), traces of age Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) "Teutschtlandt mit seinem ganzen Begriff und eyngeschloßnen Landtschafften" (Karte von Deutschland und Nachbarländern) , color. Holzstich, ungenordet, 32x36cm (m.R. 50,3x53,8cm), Altersspuren

                Kendzia
              • Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Europa Regina’ late 16th c., coloured wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542). Wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542), probably from ‘Cosmographia’, 25,3x16,5cm (w.f. 45,2x33,2cm), traces of age
                Nov. 23, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Europa Regina’ late 16th c., coloured wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542). Wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542), probably from ‘Cosmographia’, 25,3x16,5cm (w.f. 45,2x33,2cm), traces of age

                Est: -

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Europa Regina’ late 16th c., coloured wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542). Wood engraving, after Johannes Bucius (1516-1542), probably from ‘Cosmographia’, 25,3x16,5cm (w.f. 45,2x33,2cm), traces of age Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) "Europa Regina" Ende 16.Jh., color. Holzstich, nach Johannes Bucius (1516-1542), wohl aus "Cosmographia", 25,3x16,5cm (m.R. 45,2x33,2cm), Altersspuren

                Kendzia
              • Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Map of England and Scotland’, col. Wood engraving, 25x17cm (w.f. 33x45cm), traces of age
                Nov. 23, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Map of England and Scotland’, col. Wood engraving, 25x17cm (w.f. 33x45cm), traces of age

                Est: -

                Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) ‘Map of England and Scotland’, col. Wood engraving, 25x17cm (w.f. 33x45cm), traces of age Münster, Sebastian (1488-1552) "Karte von England und Schottland", color. Holzstich, 25x17cm (m.R. 33x45cm), Altersspuren

                Kendzia
              • VEDUTE, Holzschnitt, „Franckfurt an der Oder.
                Nov. 23, 2024

                VEDUTE, Holzschnitt, „Franckfurt an der Oder.

                Est: -

                VEDUTE, Holzschnitt, „Franckfurt an der Oder. Anno Dni 1548“, Illustration aus: MÜNSTER, Sebastian (*1488 Nieder-Ingelheim †1552 Basel), "La Cosmographie universelle de tout le monde“, französische Ausgabe, Paris 1575, S. 850-851, im Rollwerk betitelt, gebräunt, Bugfalte, Ausschnittsmaß ca. 25,7 x 35,5 cm, Schrägschnittpassepartout, hinter Glas, SilberR

                zeitGenossen Antiquitäten - Kunst - Design
              • Sebastian Münster Taprobana Island (Sri Lanka)
                Nov. 14, 2024

                Sebastian Münster Taprobana Island (Sri Lanka)

                Est: €250 - €500

                Woodcut, 322 x 392 mm (sheet). Map of Taprobana, the name by which the ancient Greeks identified the island of Sri Lanka, from the 1574 edition of "Cosmographia Universalis", published by Heinrich Petri. Copy printed on thin laid paper. Sheet with some restored tears on the back, uniformly browned paper with scattered stains and usual central fold.

                Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
              • S. Münster, (1488 - 1552), Een landkaart voorstellende Brabant, ca. 1540-1545
                Nov. 12, 2024

                S. Münster, (1488 - 1552), Een landkaart voorstellende Brabant, ca. 1540-1545

                Est: €100 - €200

                S. Münster, (1488 - 1552), Een landkaart voorstellende Brabant, ca. 1540-1545 A woodcut, wit heading: Brabantia V Rheni Et X Nova Tabula. 

                Vendu Rotterdam
              • Sebastian Munster (German 1488-1552)
                Nov. 09, 2024

                Sebastian Munster (German 1488-1552)

                Est: $400 - $800

                Sebastian Munster (German 1488-1552) "Ptolemäisch General Tafel die halbKugel der Welt begreifende" circa 1575 Map of the World according to Claudius Ptolemy, featuring the 12 wind gods as a border Hand Colored map engraving on two sheets, verso having additional dragon and text 13 1/2" x 15 1/2" sight size Condition: water damage to right side, creasing to paper Provenance: Estate of Linda B. Sonnenblick, Farmington, Connecticut

                Nadeau's Auction Gallery
              • Sebastian Münster, "Ptolemaisch general Tafel, begreiffend die halbe kugel der Weldt", Holzschnitt, Heinrich Petri/ Basel 1540/78, gerahmt
                Nov. 09, 2024

                Sebastian Münster, "Ptolemaisch general Tafel, begreiffend die halbe kugel der Weldt", Holzschnitt, Heinrich Petri/ Basel 1540/78, gerahmt

                Est: €500 - €600

                Sebastian Münster, "Ptolemaisch general Tafel, begreiffend die halbe kugel der Weldt", Holzschnitt, Heinrich Petri/ Basel 1540/78, gerahmt Sebastian Münster, 1489 - 1552, Frühe Holzschnitt-Weltkarte der ptolemäischen Welt, umgeben von Wolken und Windköpfen. Rückseitig, sichtbar gerahmter Titel umgeben von schöner Holzschnittbordüre. Aus der deutschen Ausgabe der Kosmographie des Sebastian Münster, 1578 mit dem Titel "Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder" bei Heinrich Petri in Basel erschienen. Der Holzstock dieser Karte kam erstmals im Jahre 1540 in Seb. Münsters Geographia Universalis zum Einsatz, Bildgröße 25.2 x 34.1 cm, Blatt größer (wohl 32,7 x 39,0 cm), Lit.: Shirley, R. W.: The Mapping of the World, No. 76, unter P.partout und Glas gerahmt Sebastian Münster, "Ptolemaisch general Tafel, begreiffend die halbe kugel der Welt", woodcut, Heinrich Petri/ Basel 1540/78, framed Sebastian Münster, 1489 - 1552, Early woodcut world map of the Ptolemaic world, surrounded by clouds and wind heads. Visibly framed title surrounded by a beautiful woodcut border on the verso. From the German edition of Sebastian Münster's cosmography, published in 1578 with the title "Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder" by Heinrich Petri in Basel. The wooden block of this map was first published in 1540 in Seb. Münster's Geographia Universalis, image size 25.2 x 34.1 cm, sheet larger (probably 32.7 x 39.0 cm), literature: Shirley, R. W.: The Mapping of the World, No. 76, framed under passepartout and glass

                K&K – Auktionen in Heidelberg
              • Brabantia III Rheni et X nova tabula.
                Oct. 12, 2024

                Brabantia III Rheni et X nova tabula.

                Est: €200 - €300

                Woodcut, 28,5 x 37,5 cm (light traces of central fold). - Rare early map of the Low Countries. Münster reworked his 5 earlier maps of the Rhine-region (see lot 460) to 3 maps, this one being the last one, covering Brabant, the southern part of Holland and the province of Utrecht. As this map is much cruder, the influence of Van Deventer is no longer recognizable. First published in the 1545 ed. of Münster's "Geographia universalis [...]". Latin text on verso (numb. 38). - Ref. Karrow 58/123. - Cp. Karrow 58/110.

                Arenberg Auctions
              • Brabantia V Rheni et X nova tabula.
                Oct. 12, 2024

                Brabantia V Rheni et X nova tabula.

                Est: €200 - €300

                Woodcut, 25,7 x 33,7 cm, hand-coloured. - Scarce early map of the Low Countries, very probably after Van Deventer as the hydography is virtually identical. Münster showed the course of the Rhine in 5 maps, this one being the last, covering the lower course; showing o.a. the cities Antwerp, Brussels, Roermond, Cologne, Bonn, etc. After 1542, Münster reworked the 5 Rhine-maps to just 3 (see lot 461), thus this map only appeared in 2 editions. Extracted from Münster's 1540 ed. of "Geographia universalis [...]". Latin text on verso (numb. 38). - Ref. Brabantia ducatus 2. - Karrow 58/110.

                Arenberg Auctions
              • Munster’s Cosmographia with over 100 Maps (1560)
                Oct. 10, 2024

                Munster’s Cosmographia with over 100 Maps (1560)

                Est: $32,500 - $40,000

                Complete Edition of Cosmographia with over 100 Maps & Views Sebastian Munster, La Cosmographie Universelle, Contenant la Situation de Toutes les Parties du Monde, avec Leurs Proprietez & Appartenances, published 1560. Black & white. Sebastian Munster probably had more influence in spreading geographical knowledge throughout Europe in the mid-sixteenth century than any of his contemporaries. His Cosmographia contained not only the latest maps and city views, but also included an encyclopedic amount of detail about the known, and unknown, world and its history. Henrich Petri, step-son of Sebastian Munster, was the publisher of Munster's Geographia and Cosmographia. After Henrich Petri's death in 1579, his son Sebastian Petri took over the publishing business and commissioned a completely new set of woodblocks for the Cosmographia. Over the years, the text was enlarged and new maps were added. This French edition includes maps of the world, ancient world, the 4 continents, 8 regional maps, plus over 1000 woodcuts including 2 long folding views (of Vienna and Heidelberg), 37 double-page plans and views, and 66 smaller maps and views. Also included is the famous plate of Munster's Monsters, engravings of exotic animals, and a portrait of Sebastian Munster as the frontispiece. Of particular importance is Munster's map of the western hemisphere, La Table des Isles Neufues, lesquelles on Appelle Isles d'Occident & d'Indie, which is one of the most Important sixteenth century maps of the New World. The influence of Marco Polo's 13th century explorations in Asia are evident with the 7448 islands in the North Pacific and Zipangri (Japan) shown only a short distance off the western coast of North America. The North American continent is very oddly shaped without a California landmass and the eastern region is nearly bisected by a body of water, known as the Sea of Verrazzano. The Yucatan is still shown as an island, Cozumel is named nearby as Cozumela, and the lake at Temistitan is connected to the Gulf of Mexico. South America has a large bulge on the western coast, the Amazon River is very short, and cannibals inhabit the continent shown with the name Canibali next to a gruesome vignette with human limbs. The map is very decorative with Magellan's surviving ship Victoria appearing in the Pacific. This example of the Cosmographia is complete. The title page has been erroneously updated with a cut-out of the publisher's imprint from the 1555 edition, which has been glued onto the page, however the colophon correctly states the publication date of 1560. Small folio. Frontispiece; title page; dedication page; [16] pp.; 14 double-page maps; 1337 pp. with over 1000 woodcuts and 105 maps and plans. The pages of this example have been ruled. Handsomely rebound in full mottled leather with embossed frame on covers; five raised bands with two black leather title labels on spine; and new endpapers. LITERATURE: Betz #3; Burden #12; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #157; Shirley #76 & #92; Walter #8; Yeo #2.

                Old World Auctions
              • Münster, Sebastian: Von Italia
                Oct. 08, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian: Von Italia

                Est: €200 - €300

                Münster, Sebastian. Von Italia. Apulia unnd Neapolis wie disz künigreich erstanden/zugenommen und vil krieg erlitten. Grenz- und flächenkolorierte Holzschnittkarte. 20,5 x 14,5 cm (Darstellung). Mit Passepartout. Basel um1550. -- Der Kupferstich stammt aus dem berühmten Werk "Cosmographia Universale" verso mit deutschem Text. Dargestellt sind zum Beispiel die Städte Kampanien, Molise, Apulien, Basilikata und Kalabrien. – Knapp beschnitten und braunfleckig, sonst gut erhalten. Dekorativ.

                Bassenge Auctions
              • Sebastian Münster (1488 in Ingelheim am Rhein - 1552 in Basel, Switzerland)
                Sep. 28, 2024

                Sebastian Münster (1488 in Ingelheim am Rhein - 1552 in Basel, Switzerland)

                Est: -

                Sebastian Münster (1488 in Ingelheim am Rhein - 1552 in Basel, Switzerland) Lübeck panorama with description of the city, "ie Statt Lübeck eine auß den fürnemsten Stetten so am moer gelegen abcontrasehtet", uncoloured woodcut, from "Cosmographia", 16th century, approx. 11x38cm (visible size), framed (approx. 30x60cm)

                Auktionshaus HanseArt
              • SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER Nieder-Ingelheim, Germany (1488) / Basel (1552) "Map of Spain with cartographic information from the mid-16th century"
                Sep. 24, 2024

                SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER Nieder-Ingelheim, Germany (1488) / Basel (1552) "Map of Spain with cartographic information from the mid-16th century"

                Est: €450 - €600

                Hand-colored wood engraving Note in box: "Hispaniam dividunt à Gallia montes Pyrenaei." Reverse "Hispaniam …; "4". Measurements: Frame: 28.5 x 36.5 cm

                Ansorena
              • SEBASTIAN MUNSTER MAP OF ASIA
                Sep. 21, 2024

                SEBASTIAN MUNSTER MAP OF ASIA

                Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                MUNSTER, Sebastian (1488-1552). Die länder Asie nach irer gelegenheit biss in Indiam werden in diser tafel verzeichnet. Woodcut map. Basel, c 1550. 12 1/2" x 14 5/8" sheet. One of the first European maps of Asia. This map is based on the recent geographical discoveries by Portuguese navigators

                Arader Galleries
              • Diverse Kupferstecher
                Sep. 21, 2024

                Diverse Kupferstecher

                Est: €40 - €80

                Diverse Kupferstecher Konvolut Sebastian Münster 1488 Nieder-Ingelheim - 1552 Basel - "Teutschlandt - mit seinem ganzen Begriff und eyngeschloßnen Landtschafften" - Kupfertstich/Papier. Mittelfalz. 32,3 x 39,2 cm (Blattmaß). Das Blatt liegt lose. Unregelmäßig gebräunt. Mathias Quad 1157 - Um 1609 - "Brunswick Duvatus" - Kolorierter Kupferstich/Papier. Mittelfalz. 23,2 x 31,5 cm, 24,7 x 34,2 cm. Das Blatt liegt lose. Bräunungsspuren. Nicolas Sanson 1600 Abbeville - 1667 Paris - "Haute Partie de la Basse Saxe" - Kolorierter Kupferstich/Papier. Mittelfalz. 40,5 x 53,5 cm, 43 x 57,5 cm. Das Blatt liegt lose. Bräunungsspuren.

                Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
              • Münster, Sebastian
                Sep. 19, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian

                Est: £600 - £800

                Münster, Sebastian Africae Tabula Nova Africa Lybia Morenland mit allen Königreichen... [Basel: Petri, c.1600] 33 x 40cm

                Lyon & Turnbull
              • Münster, Sebastian
                Sep. 19, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian

                Est: £600 - £800

                Münster, Sebastian Totius Africae tabula & descriptio universalis etiam ultra Ptolemaei limites externa Basel, 1542, with Latin text to reverse, 29 X 37cm, including the depiction of the ‘Monoculi’ or Cyclops

                Lyon & Turnbull
              • Münster, Sebastian
                Sep. 19, 2024

                Münster, Sebastian

                Est: £400 - £600

                Münster, Sebastian Africae Tabula Nova / Africa Lybia Morenland mit allen Königreichen so jetziger zeit darumb gefunden werden [Basel, 1598] 36 x 41.5cm

                Lyon & Turnbull
              • SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 'TEUTSCHLANDT MIT SEINEM GANTZEN BEGRIFF
                Sep. 14, 2024

                SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 'TEUTSCHLANDT MIT SEINEM GANTZEN BEGRIFF

                Est: €150 - €300

                SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 1488 Nieder-Ingelheim - 1552 Basel GERMANY WITH ITS WHOLE CONCEPT AND INCLUDED LANDSCAPES Colored woodcut on paper, text on verso. Visual size 32 x 36 cm (f. 54 x 59 cm). Browned, with mounting strips showing through, pinch creases. Framed in a passe-partout and behind glass (unopened). Rare, south-facing map from the 'Cosmographiae' with the cities of Bamberg and Schweinfurt in the middle, Lake Geneva in the upper right, Holland and Belgium in the lower right, Austria and parts of Hungary in the upper left, and Königsberg and Danzig in the lower left. SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 1488 Nieder-Ingelheim - 1552 Basel 'TEUTSCHLANDT MIT SEINEM GANTZEN BEGRIFF UND EINGESCHLOSSNEN LANDTSCHAFTEN' Holzschnitt, koloriert, auf Papier, verso Text. SM 32 x 36 cm (R. 54 x 59 cm). Gebräunt, mit durchschlagenden Montierungsstreifen, Quetschfalten. Im Passepartout und hinter Glas gerahmt (ungeöffnet). Seltene, nach Süden ausgerichtete Karte aus der 'Cosmographiae' mit mittig den Städten Bamberg und Schweinfurt, dem Genfer See oben rechts, unten rechts Holland und Belgien, oben links Österreich und Teile Ungarns sowie Königsberg und Danzig unten links.

                Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
              • World.- Münster (Sebastian) Typus Orbis Universalis, 1550-1570
                Aug. 22, 2024

                World.- Münster (Sebastian) Typus Orbis Universalis, 1550-1570

                Est: £500 - £700

                World.- Münster (Sebastian) Typus Orbis Universalis, world map on an oval projection surrounded by clouds and wind heads, woodcut with some hand-colouring, a slightly worn impression with wear in the block, sheet 283 x 380 mm (11 1/8 x 14 7/8 in), laid onto paper support, with losses restored in the lower section of the central vertical fold, trimmed within the borderline at the left edge, losses to the lower marginal corners, other small nicks and losses, surface dirt and browning, unframed, [circa 1550-1570]

                Forum Auctions - UK
              • ‘Monster Map’ Munster (Sebastian) Tabula Asiae VIII, 1552
                Aug. 22, 2024

                ‘Monster Map’ Munster (Sebastian) Tabula Asiae VIII, 1552

                Est: £100 - £150

                ‘Monster Map’ Munster (Sebastian) Tabula Asiae VIII, 1552 ‘Monster Map’ Munster (Sebastian) Tabula Asiae VIII, hand-coloured woodcut, including northern India form the Ganges and western China, verso in Latin with a decorative woodcut border, from Munster’s edition of Ptolemy, Basel, Heinrich Petri, 1552.

                Chiswick Auctions
              • MAP, Caucasus, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Caucasus, Munster

                Est: $140 - $170

                Caucasus. Sebastian Munster, Tartaria olim Scythia, from Cosmographey oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1588 (published). Hand Color. Woodblock map of the region between the Black and Caspian Seas including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia up to about Volgograd. Strongly engraved, it features the rivers, forests, mountains and major cities. German text on verso, along with an image of a Hun with his horse. LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1l #212.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Cyprus, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Cyprus, Munster

                Est: $150 - $180

                Cyprus. Sebastian Munster, Cyprus, from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. Small woodcut map of Cyprus with Nicosia, Famagusta and Kyrenia located. An oared warship sails the Mare Syrum. Below the map is an image of a stag and his mate. On a sheet of German text measuring 8.3 x 12.5". LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #114.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Sicily, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Sicily, Munster

                Est: $160 - $190

                Sicily, Italy. Sebastian Munster, Siciliae Insulae atque Totius Regni eius Descriptio..., from Cosmographiae Universalis..., 1554 (published). Hand Color. This woodblock map of Sicily graphically depicts the mountains with Mt. Etna erupting. Malta peeks into the right side of the map and Tunis is shown at bottom. A large galley ship sails the Mediterranean. Latin text on verso. LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1e.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Switzerland, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Switzerland, Munster

                Est: $140 - $170

                Chur, Switzerland. Sebastian Munster, Die Statt Chur im Schweitzer Gebirg in der Grawen Pundter Land Onsern vom Rhein Gelegen, from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. This woodcut view depicts Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Graubünden. Chur was established as a fortified Roman camp named Raetorum more than 5000 years ago. The ancient churches of St. Martins and St. Luzius are shown and named, along with other points of interest within the walled medieval town. An unfortunate person is shown hanging from the gibbet outside of town. On a full sheet of German text measuring 15.6 x 12.4". LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #69.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Switzerland, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Switzerland, Munster

                Est: $80 - $95

                Southern Switzerland. Sebastian Munster, Valesia / Wallisser Land, from Cosmographiae Universalis..., 1554 (published). Hand Color. Oriented with east at the top, this woodcut map follows the Rhone River through the canton of Valais, Switzerland, from the Furka Pass at top to St. Maurice near Monthey. Latin text on verso. LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1e.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Poland, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Poland, Munster

                Est: $80 - $95

                Northwestern Poland & Northeastern Germany. Sebastian Munster, Saxonia Vetus et Nova, Primum Autem de Origine Gentis Saxoniae, from Cosmographiae Universalis..., 1554 (published). Hand Color. This charming small map is oriented with south at the top, and shows northern Germany and part of northern Poland. The map extends south to Leipzig, Germany and east to Gdansk, Poland. Key rivers and cities are shown, including Berlin, Bremen, and Poznan. On a sheet of Latin text measuring 8.0 x 12.3". On verso is an engraving of a statue of Hermes. LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1e.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Germany, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Germany, Munster

                Est: $80 - $95

                Erfurt & Fulda, Germany. Sebastian Munster, Erdfurt die Hauptstatt in Thuringen... [on sheet with] Fuld in der Buchen Statt und Kloster..., from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. This sheet includes panoramic views of the cities of Erfurt and Fulda with key buildings labeled. Engraved by Christoph Stimmer and Hans Rudolph Manuel. German text on verso. LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #89.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Germany, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Germany, Munster

                Est: $95 - $120

                Eastern Germany. Sebastian Munster, [Title on Verso] Meiszen Land, from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. This woodblock map focuses on the region from Bamberg in the south, to Halle in the north, to Dresden in the east. On a sheet of German text that measures 8.3 x 12.5". LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #90.

                Old World Auctions
              • MAP, Germany, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Germany, Munster

                Est: $80 - $95

                Central Germany. Sebastian Munster, Francken Land in Germania..., from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. This woodblock map is oriented with north to the bottom of the map, and shows the region between Frankfurt, Fulda and Nuremberg. On a sheet of German text that measures 8.3 x 12.5". LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #82.

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              • MAP, Baltic, Munster
                Aug. 20, 2024

                MAP, Baltic, Munster

                Est: $80 - $95

                Baltic. Sebastian Munster, Von dem Preussen Land..., from Cosmographei oder Beschreibung aller Länder, 1556 (published). Hand Color. This woodblock map depicts portions of Poland and Kaliningrad Oblast along the Baltic Sea. Towns, rivers, mountains and several tiny animals are depicted in land, while a large ship sails the Baltic. On a sheet of German text measuring 8.3 x 12.5". LITERATURE: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MUN-1f #97.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of the Americas
                Aug. 17, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of the Americas

                Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Ptolemy & Munster, pub. 1552 - Map of Italy with Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily
                Aug. 03, 2024

                Ptolemy & Munster, pub. 1552 - Map of Italy with Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily

                Est: $500 - $1,500

                This engraving is from Sebastian Münster & Claudius Ptolemy's Geographiae Claudii Ptolemaei Alexandrini, Philosophi ac Mathematici praestantissimi, Libri VIII... his accesserunt... tabulae novae... per Sebastianum Munsterum. The work was published in 1552 in Basel by Henricus Petri. This map is a fine example from the fourth and last edition of Munster's Ptolemy. The work originally included 27 Ptolemaic maps (World, 10 Europe, 4 Africa, 12 Asia) and 27 new maps drawn by Sebastian Münster and David Kandel (World, 22 Europe, 2 Asia, 1 Africa and 1 America). On the verso of each map is a descriptive text surrounded by an ornate woodcut border, often attributed to Holbein. On verso of the map of America Novae Insulae, there is the printer's device of H. Petri with the publishing date M.D.LII. The atlas held great signficance for it's map of the New World, one of the most important ones in the history of American Cartography. The atlas also featured the earliest representation of Japan on a map, pre-European contact. It also named the Pacific Ocean for the first time, Mare Pacificam. Philip D. Burden noted about Münster's first map of America: "(This map) sealed the fate of America as the name for the New World..." This work is considered a later published ediiton of Ptolemy (Ptolemaeus)’s Geographia. The work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all Renaissance mapmakers. He compiled what was known of the world's geography in the Roman Empire during his time (circa 90-168 AD). Ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. The earliest known manuscripts of Geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language. He became one of the most influential geographers of the 16th century.

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              • Ptolemy & Munster, pub. 1552 - Map of France
                Aug. 03, 2024

                Ptolemy & Munster, pub. 1552 - Map of France

                Est: $500 - $1,500

                This engraving is from Sebastian Münster & Claudius Ptolemy's Geographiae Claudii Ptolemaei Alexandrini, Philosophi ac Mathematici praestantissimi, Libri VIII... his accesserunt... tabulae novae... per Sebastianum Munsterum. The work was published in 1552 in Basel by Henricus Petri. This map is a fine example from the fourth and last edition of Munster's Ptolemy. The work originally included 27 Ptolemaic maps (World, 10 Europe, 4 Africa, 12 Asia) and 27 new maps drawn by Sebastian Münster and David Kandel (World, 22 Europe, 2 Asia, 1 Africa and 1 America). On the verso of each map is a descriptive text surrounded by an ornate woodcut border, often attributed to Holbein. On verso of the map of America Novae Insulae, there is the printer's device of H. Petri with the publishing date M.D.LII. The atlas held great signficance for it's map of the New World, one of the most important ones in the history of American Cartography. The atlas also featured the earliest representation of Japan on a map, pre-European contact. It also named the Pacific Ocean for the first time, Mare Pacificam. Philip D. Burden noted about Münster's first map of America: "(This map) sealed the fate of America as the name for the New World..." This work is considered a later published ediiton of Ptolemy (Ptolemaeus)’s Geographia. The work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all Renaissance mapmakers. He compiled what was known of the world's geography in the Roman Empire during his time (circa 90-168 AD). Ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. The earliest known manuscripts of Geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language. He became one of the most influential geographers of the 16th century.

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              • World.- Münster (Sebastian) Ptolemaisch General Tafel, begreiffend die halbe Kugel der Weldt, woodcut map, [c.1540-1550 or slightly later]
                Jul. 18, 2024

                World.- Münster (Sebastian) Ptolemaisch General Tafel, begreiffend die halbe Kugel der Weldt, woodcut map, [c.1540-1550 or slightly later]

                Est: £600 - £800

                World.- Münster (Sebastian) Ptolemaisch General Tafel, begreiffend die halbe Kugel der Weldt, early Ptolemaic map of the world, woodcut on thin laid paper without watermark, borderline 253 x 340 mm (10 x 13 3/8 in), sheet 307 x 402 mm (12 x 15 7/8 in), German text verso, some surface dirt and browning, mainly marginal, nicks and small loss to the upper and lower parts of the central vertical fold, [circa 1540-1550 or slightly later]

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Sea Monster and Animal Tableau (Famous Chart, Munster's Monsters); Monstra Marina et Terrestria
                Jul. 06, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Sea Monster and Animal Tableau (Famous Chart, Munster's Monsters); Monstra Marina et Terrestria

                Est: $300 - $600

                About the engraving: This is one of the most famous charts of mythical sea monsters. The monsters were derivative of Olaus Magnus's Carta Marina from 1539. It reflects the Renaissance attitude towards the unknown lands beyond civilization. The image is one of the most sought after curiosities of the 16th century. One vignette shows a galleon trying to outrun one monster by throwing their cargo overboard, while one sailor takes sight with a musket. It features beasts of land and sea. While many are the stuff of fantasy, many are based upon depictions from Scandinavian sailors and whalemen encounters. The monsters included are whales, giant lobsters, sea serpents (perhaps oarfish), and possibly an Orca and walrus. Description of the work: This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - 3 Engravings of Views of Europe: Bern, Switzerland & Landau and Coblenz, Germany
                Jul. 06, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - 3 Engravings of Views of Europe: Bern, Switzerland & Landau and Coblenz, Germany

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Pair of Engravings of Views of France: Colmar & Strasbourg
                Jul. 06, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Pair of Engravings of Views of France: Colmar & Strasbourg

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of the Americas
                Jun. 29, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of the Americas

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - God Creating the Universe, Genesis
                Jun. 29, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - God Creating the Universe, Genesis

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Mermaids
                Jun. 29, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Mermaids

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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              • Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of Rome, Italy
                Jun. 29, 2024

                Munster, pub. 1614 - Map of Rome, Italy

                Est: $300 - $600

                This very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographey oder beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, fürnemmsten Stetten, geschichten, gebreüchen, handtierungen &c. It was published in Basel by Henrichum Petri in 1614. The work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. It was the first work to show America in its "correct" continental form and "sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World." (Burden 12) It was also the first to name the Pacific Ocean Sebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.

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