Sold for:
$3,750
$3,750
Woodcut map with hand-coloring. [Basel, 1552] State 5 (1552) of Munster's map of the Americas, first issued in 1540, being the earliest map of all of America and the first to name the Pacific Ocean. Also one of the earliest depictions of Japan. Large decorated ship is Magellan's the only ship to survive his voyage. Linen-backed; Latin text visible on verso. 12 x 14 1/2 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2012-11-07
