Wahrhaffte contrafechtung der Statt Bourdeaux

Cartographer / Artist: Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) / Heinrich Petri

Date Created: c. 1578

Medium: Print

Physical Dimensions: 15.1 x 12.1 inches

Geographic Scope: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Archive Catalog ID: 1000

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

This detailed 16th-century woodcut view from Sebastian Münster’s *Cosmographia* provides an intricate bird's-eye perspective of Bordeaux, detailing its medieval city walls, Roman amphitheater ruins, prominent churches, and busy maritime trade along the Garonne River.

Condition: Central vertical fold as issued.. Moderate age. toning and light dampstaining along outer margins.. Minor edge wear and tiny fraying along bottom/side margins.. Very good impression with complete German text and legend intact.. Verso: Moderate age toning and light surface foxing. Verso: Central fold with old paper reinforcement. Verso: Minor fraying and light staining along outer margins. Verso: Handwritten pencil inventory mark ("4043/38") in lower left margin

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Wahrhaffte contrafechtung der Statt Bourdeaux

By Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) / Heinrich Petri

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1578 Print by Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) / Heinrich Petri documenting Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Measures 15.1 x 12.1 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
15.1 x 12.1 inches
Date / Era
c. 1578
Geographic Scope
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Archive Catalog ID
1000
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Central vertical fold as issued.
  • Moderate age
  • toning and light dampstaining along outer margins.
  • Minor edge wear and tiny fraying along bottom/side margins.
  • Very good impression with complete German text and legend intact.
  • Verso: Moderate age toning and light surface foxing
  • Verso: Central fold with old paper reinforcement
  • Verso: Minor fraying and light staining along outer margins
  • Verso: Handwritten pencil inventory mark ("4043/38") in lower left margin

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This detailed 16th-century woodcut view from Sebastian Münster’s *Cosmographia* provides an intricate bird's-eye perspective of Bordeaux, detailing its medieval city walls, Roman amphitheater ruins, prominent churches, and busy maritime trade along the Garonne River.

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