Jarlberg Holy Roman Empire 1598 Munster Cosmography wood cut print city view march 2020 Touring London

Touring London

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Prepared by the Geological Association of Canada with the Support of the Geological Society of America

Issued Amsterdam

Gotha by Justus Perthes for Spruner-Menke

Jarlberg Holy Roman Empire 1598 Munster Cosmography wood cut print city view march 2020 Touring LondonUntitled. (Munster Cosmography, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Jarlberg, City Views, Woodcuts). Issued 1598, Basel by Sebastian Munster. Fine 16th century wood cut city view print from the famous monumental work Cosmography. Provides a fascinating glimpse into Europe during the Early Modern period. Almost primitive in appearance, the method of engraving on wood creates a charming folk art look. Initialed by engraver RVD at lower right. Nice