Die Statt Montpellier mit ihrer gelegenheit.

Cartographer / Artist: Sebastian Münster

Date Created: c. 1550–1580

Medium: Print

Physical Dimensions: 14.1 x 10.7 inches

Geographic Scope: Montpellier, Occitanie, France

Archive Catalog ID: 999

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

A detailed 16th-century woodcut view of the walled city of Montpellier from Sebastian Münster's *Cosmographia*, featuring cardinal direction labels and a key identifying prominent local landmarks.

Condition: Moderate age. toning and light staining across the sheet.. Minor edge fraying and uneven trimming along margins.. Soft central vertical fold mark.. Handwritten pencil reference "999" in lower left corner.. Verso: Heavy central vertical repair/join using paper backing tape.. Verso: Significant loss to lower central margin, professionally filled with modern paper.. Verso: Irregularly trimmed/chipped outer edges with light fraying.. Verso: Moderate age toning, minor foxing, and surface soil.

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Die Statt Montpellier mit ihrer gelegenheit.

By Sebastian Münster

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1550–1580 Print by Sebastian Münster documenting Montpellier, Occitanie, France. Measures 14.1 x 10.7 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$90
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Print
Sheet / Plate Size
14.1 x 10.7 inches
Date / Era
c. 1550–1580
Geographic Scope
Montpellier, Occitanie, France
Archive Catalog ID
999
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Moderate age
  • toning and light staining across the sheet.
  • Minor edge fraying and uneven trimming along margins.
  • Soft central vertical fold mark.
  • Handwritten pencil reference "999" in lower left corner.
  • Verso: Heavy central vertical repair/join using paper backing tape.
  • Verso: Significant loss to lower central margin, professionally filled with modern paper.
  • Verso: Irregularly trimmed/chipped outer edges with light fraying.
  • Verso: Moderate age toning, minor foxing, and surface soil.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A detailed 16th-century woodcut view of the walled city of Montpellier from Sebastian Münster's *Cosmographia*, featuring cardinal direction labels and a key identifying prominent local landmarks.

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