1578 MÜNSTER, Sebastian (1488–1552). Descriptio Cypri. Original coloured woodcut map of Cyprus from the German edition of Cosmographia Universalis, Basel, c. 1550 (first published 1544). The map depicts the island with its principal towns, including Nicosia, Famagusta, and Kyrenia, stylized mountain ranges, and surrounding seas. A decorative sailing ship and with many oars. Reverse shows the distinctive Cypriot fallow deer—referencing the island's celebrated fauna—enhance the composition. Influenced by Matteo Pagano's 1538 woodcut of Cyprus, this map is one of the earliest and most influential printed representations of the island. Printed by Heinrich Petri, with woodcuts attributed to Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch and the Basel workshop. Accompanied by letterpress text on the same page. Sheet Size: 232mm × 355mm. Condition: Fine crisp impression with clean margins.
Please note that we are still working on adding images for the lots. If the lot you are interested in does not have images available yet, we invite you to check again in a few days.
If you still cannot find the images you are looking for in a few days, please send us a message. Important: don't forget to mention the lot number(s).
Thank you for your understanding.
