MUNSTER Sebastian, “Constantinopel des Griechischen Lenserchumbs Hauptstatt/im Land Thracia am moere gelegen”, c.1570. Impressive birds-eye view of Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the earliest widely distributed views of the City from the 16th Century. From Munster’s cartographic landmark “Cosmographia”. Map dim. 38x20.5cm on sheet with text in German dim.31x41cm and in wooden frame dim. 57x47cm.