City Views, Germany, Koblenz, Cologne, Muenster Supply

Description

City Views, Germany, Koblenz, Cologne, Muenster

“Der statt Cobolentz am Rhein und an der Mosel gelegen ware contrafhetung sampt umbligender landtschafft”

Woodcut

Published in “Cosmographia” by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552) German edition.

Basel, 1553

Decorative dedication ribbon above image is dated 1549. But this print was published in 1553.

Reverse left side is title page. Right side: Descriptions of Koblenz, Andernach, Bonn and the beginning article about Cologne with a small woodcut: The Bridge across the Rhine at Cologne.

Original antique print 

Light general age toning. Split centerfold bottom part has been closed. One tiny hole, the size of a pin hole, in mountain. Some very minor traces of age and use in lower margin. One can say: Very good condition.

Image: 21,5 x 36,5 cm (ca. 8.5 x 14.4″) interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design