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Istanbul - Constantinople
"Ritratto di Constantinopoli hora stanza del Turco."
Bird's-eye-view of Constantinople, below with Italian text in two columns about the town.
Woodcut by David Kandel (1538-1587, monogram D K at lower right) from the 'Cosmographia' (1544-1628) by Sebstian Münster (1488-1552), published by Henry Petri, Basle about 1550, early edition with Latin Text. Size: 24 cm (with title and text) x 37,5 cm.
Very nice and clear impression, small margins at left and right side, otherwise perfect condition.
€ 395,-