Heinrich Bünting
German Map Of Asia As Pegasus
1581
Price:
International shipping available
Customs duties and taxes may apply.
Ships from: London, United Kingdom
Taxes not included
VAT and other taxes are not reflected in the listed pricing. Read more
Authenticity guaranteed
We guarantee the authenticity of this item.
Details
Description
The famous fantasy map of Asia as Pegasus.
- Heinrich Bünting (German).
- Asia Secunda pars Terrae in Forma Pegasir.
- Hanover: 1581.
- Woodcut.
- This work is presented unframed.
A fantasy map depicting Asia as Pegasus, the winged horse of Perseus. The head is Turkey and Armenia, the wings Scythia and Tartary, forelegs Arabia, hind legs India and the Malay Peninsula.
This strange map appears in Bünting's Itinerarium, in which the author, a theologian, rewrote the Bible as a travel book, with other fantasy maps including the World as a cloverleaf and Europe as the Virgin Mary. Although the title and text under the map are in Latin, the text on verso is German.
Condition Report
GoodMinor signs of age and handling.
Dimensions
Above dimensions refer to printed area.
Language
Subject
Conditions of Business
Please note that the cancellation right for EU/UK purchasers applies to this item. Please read Condition 19 of the Buy Now Marketplace Conditions of Business for buyers for more information. Read more here.