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Istanbul - Constantinople
"Constantinopolitanae urbis effigies, quam hodie sub Turca inhabitatione habet.“
Bird's-eye-view of Constantinople, below with Latin 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, left and right margins, outside the view, replaced, otherwise perfect condition.
€ 380,-