Caravel Exploration New World America 1628 Munster Cosmography Wood Cut Print Assorted & Miscellaneous

Untitled.(Age of Discovery, Caravel, Exploration, Munster Cosmography). Issued 1628, Basel by Sebastian Munster. Fine 17th century wood cut print from the famous monumental work Cosmography. Provides a fascinating glimpse into the Early Modern World. The title across the top "von den landern America" with California mentioned lower down on the same page. The reverse of this page has a heading titled "Von den Spanien". Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text as always on reverse. Sheet measures c. 12 1/4" H x 7 3/4" W. Engraved area measures c. 3" H x 3 1/8" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.[R33222].