Lot 08982

MUNSTER Sebastian, “Constantinopel des Griechischen Lenserchumbs Hauptstatt/im Land Thracia am moere gelegen”, c.1570. Impressive birds-eye view of Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the earliest widely distributed views of the City from the 16th Century. From Munster’s cartographic landmark “Cosmographia”. Map dim. 38×20.5cm on sheet with text in German dim.31x41cm and in wooden frame dim. 57x47cm.