Munster S., "Konstantinopel des Griechischen keyserthumbs hauptstatt imland Thracia am moere gelegen" [Constantinople the Greek Empires capital in Tracia on the sea]. Bird eyes view of Constantinople (Istanbul), published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Munster edition of Basel, 1553. Early detailed birds eye view of Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the earliest widely distributed views of the City from the 16th Century. The plan presents details of the city-scape, and specially the Roman & Byzantine remains are accurately depicted. On reverse woodcut figure of a Byzantine Emperor and Byzantine double-headed Eagle Emblem. Texts are in the German language. Print size: 40.5 x 31.5 cm.