Calais Fortified City France 1628 Munster Cosmography wood cut print city view Brucheville Gilt title lettering

Gilt title lettering

still remains overall very attractive as an object

France - Carte de Chemmins der Fer

The level of detail and color printing registration approaches the pinnacle of the "high-key" color lithographic printing art form for the era

Calais Fortified City France 1628 Munster Cosmography wood cut print city view Brucheville Gilt title letteringUntitled. (Old Prints, 17th Century Prints, Munster Cosmography, Europe, France, Calais, City View, Military Fortifications). Issued 1628, Basel by Sebastian Munster. Fine 16th century wood cut map from the famous monumental work Cosmography. Provides a fascinating glimpse into the Early Modern World. Very interesting early owners annotations in right side blank margin. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or