Description: One of the early view of a rhinoceros, wood engraved by David Kandel after Albrecht Dürer. The initials of the artist are written under the animal.Set in a full page of text with other illustrations showing a snake crunching an apple, and a fruit. This page comes from the cosmography of Sebastian Munster (1488-1552), German edition, 1550. On verso, an elephant, a rhinoceros, a snake and two goats. Size of the page : 37 x 23 cm / 14,5 x 9 inches Size of the rhinoceros : 15 x 10,5 cm / 5,9 x 3,9 inches Condition : very good condition, handed colored.Edition : Cosmographia Universalis, Bale, 1550, German edition, 16th Century. The Cosmography of Sebastian Munster has been edited in 40 editions, between 1544 and 1628. The geography is based on the work of Abraham Ortelius and Braun & Hogenberg. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price. A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View our FeedbackView our Other Items For SaleWE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 350 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-15T17:15:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1500-1599
Printing Technique: Woodcut
Year: 1550
Cartographer/Publisher: Sebastian Munster
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
