1550 Munster Rare Antique World Map - early depiction of America, Post Columbus Insects John Bowen

John Bowen

Between 1884 and 1914 the area was administered as a German colony

In 1602 the Dutch East India Company followed

Date : 1810

1550 Munster Rare Antique World Map - early depiction of America, Post Columbus Insects John BowenTitle : Das Erst General Inhaltend die Beschreibung und den Cirkel des Gantzen Erdtriche und Ref #: 35671 Size: 16 1 2in x 12 3 4in (415mm x 315mm) Date : 1550 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This wood block engraved original antique oval World Map was engraved by David Kandel, initials engraved bottom left "DK" and was published in the 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster. One of the most recognizable maps of the 16th century