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The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
188. "Transylvania" Map, by Sebastian Münster, circa 1544, rare collectible piece
Starting price
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EUR 200
Session
Wed, 1 July 2026 19:00
0 Zile, 14 Ore, 54 Minute
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The piece represents a page from Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographia" and illustrates the map of Transylvania published in the chapter "Das vierte Buch/Transilvania Siebenbürgen". Besides Transylvania, Podolia, Moldova, parts of Russia appear to the north, Walachia to the east, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Thrace to the south, and Hungary, Bosnia, Dalmatia, and Croatia to the west. On the verso is the description of the map in German with Gothic characters.
Dimensions
width 20 cm, height 32 cm
Description
woodcut on striped paper, 20.00x32.00
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Detalii
The piece represents a page from Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographia" and illustrates the map of Transylvania published in the chapter "Das vierte Buch/Transilvania Siebenbürgen". Besides Transylvania, Podolia, Moldova, parts of Russia appear to the north, Walachia to the east, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Thrace to the south, and Hungary, Bosnia, Dalmatia, and Croatia to the west. On the verso is the description of the map in German with Gothic characters.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 20 cm, height 32 cm
Description
woodcut on striped paper, 20.00x32.00
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