Sebastian Muensters wood block print map of the new world Titled (Tauola dell' ifole nuoue, le quali fon nominate occidentali, & indiane per diuerfi rifpetti - Cum Privilego 1550) , Originally printed as part of "Cosmographia Universalis atlas by Muenster in 1500's. Shows North and South America , Japan (Zipangia) and west Africa with Atlantic and Pacific oceans represented. Print was glass framed some time in the 30s or 40s and says on rear "For my Son James McBride Perigord - this map I found in a book stall on the left bank along the Seine River Paris, France " Emily McBride Perigord. Map is attached to board as part of the framing. Print is in good condition without tears, breaks, or damage and paper is faded along with faded water coloring . (see attached photos)
16" x 12.125 overall print size and 13.5" x 11.125" for colored part only without top and bottom print