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The Mapping of North America

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A fascinating sixteenth century woodblock map of Britain centred primarily on England and Wales, but including Scotland albeit at a curious angle and the eastern part of Ireland. The major towns and cities are located and the main rivers are featured. A sailing vessel is in the North Sea. With German text on verso containing a medallion of Queen Mary I. Although Shirley cites the first issue of this map as 1578 it has since been found in the 1574 German edition. Shirley, R.W. (BI to 1650) no. 122.
MUNSTER, Sebastian

Beschreibung Engellandts und Schottlandts

Basle, c.1574
250 x 170 mm., with two margin tears not effecting the image, otherwise good condition.
Stock number: 6023

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