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1628 MAP City of Cheb CZECH Republic Sebastian Münster Cosmographia Prague Eger Sebastian Münster (1488 1552), was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Christian Hebraist scholar. His work, the Cosmographia from 1544, was the earliest German description of the world. The Cosmographia by Sebastian Münster (1488 1552) from 1544 is the earliest German description of the world. It had numerous editions in different languages including Latin, French (translated by François de Belleforest), Italian, English, and Czech. The last German edition was published in 1628, long after his death. The Cosmographia was one of the most successful and popular books of the 16th century. It passed through 24 editions in 100 years. This success was due to the notable woodcuts (some by Hans Holbein the Younger, Urs Graf, Hans Rudolph Manuel Deutsch, and David Kandel). It was most important in reviving geography in 16th-century Europe. Main author: Munster Title: Die Statt Eger von dem Behemer Wald gelegen/contrasehtet nach jetziger Gelenheit. Published: 1628 Language: Latin & German FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Wear: wear as seen in photos Publisher: 1628 Size: ~16.5in X 14.25in (42cm x 36.5cm) Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # ABE-14710315010
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