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First published in 1544, Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia transformed the Renaissance vision of the world. This monumental two-volume facsimile reproduces the remarkable 1588 edition, with its historical maps, city views, and extraordinary woodcut illustrations.
Two monumental volumes · 1,565 pages · 26 double-page MAPS · Hand-bound in genuine black leather · Gold tooling · Black lacquered wooden case · Limited edition of 298 individually numbered copies
EARLY ACCESS — $1,500 · Publication Price $3,000 — Only 98 copies available at the Early Access price · Shipping September 2027
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EVERYTHING IN THE EDITION
A monumental facsimile reproducing the historic 1588 edition of Sebastian Münster’s celebrated work.
Over 1,500 pages presented in two substantial volumes, preserving the character and proportions of the Renaissance original.
Including 26 double-page plates, remarkable maps, city views, and hundreds of Renaissance woodcut illustrations.
Two volumes individually bound by hand in genuine black leather, with raised spine bands and elegant gold tooling.
An accompanying English-language volume exploring Münster, the history of the Cosmographia, and its remarkable illustrations.
A handcrafted wooden case finished in black lacquer, designed to house and protect both volumes.
An individually numbered certificate accompanying each collector’s edition.
A limited edition of 298 individually numbered copies
THE STORY · 1544—2027
First published in Basel in 1544, Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia became one of the most influential geographical works of the Renaissance. Combining maps, city views, history, geography, and accounts of distant lands, it offered readers an extraordinary portrait of the known world. Continuously expanded and republished, the work reached remarkable richness in its later editions. Our facsimile brings the magnificent 1588 edition back to life in two monumental volumes.
“It revolutionized how 16th-century readers thought about the physical world.” CHETHAM'S LIBRARY · MANCHESTER
Born in Ingelheim, Germany, Münster would become one of the most influential cosmographers of the Renaissance.
The first edition is published in Basel, presenting an ambitious illustrated description of the world.
Münster dies in Basel, but his Cosmographia continues to be expanded and published for generations.
The richly illustrated 1588 edition brings together the maps, city views, and woodcuts reproduced in our facsimile.
The 1588 Cosmographia returns as a monumental two-volume collector’s facsimile, limited to 298 numbered copies.
Historical maps, extraordinary city views, and hundreds of woodcut illustrations reveal how Europeans imagined and described the world in the sixteenth century.
The Remarkable 1588 Edition A monumental Renaissance publication of over 1,500 pages, including 26 double-page maps, faithfully reproduced across two volumes.
Hand-bound in genuine black leather with gold tooling, presented in a black lacquered wooden case and individually numbered.
LIMITED EDITION OF 588 · EARLY ACCESS OPEN
The Cosmographia will be issued in a strictly limited edition of 588 individually numbered copies. Only the first 88 copies are available at the exclusive pre-publication price of $1,750.
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TWO MONUMENTAL VOLUMES · ONE MASTERPIECE
A monumental facsimile of Sebastian Münster’s 1588 Cosmographia, presented in two magnificent volumes. More than 1,400 pages of Renaissance geography, historical maps, city views and extraordinary woodcut illustrations, hand-bound in genuine black leather.
The continuation of Münster’s monumental work, completing an extraordinary geographical and historical portrait of the sixteenth-century world.
The second volume completes Münster’s extraordinary portrait of the sixteenth-century world, bringing together historical geography, remarkable city views, maps, and Renaissance woodcut illustrations.
INCLUDED · TEN HISTORICAL MAP PRINTS
Ten remarkable historical maps from the 1588 Cosmographia, reproduced as individual fine-art prints — selected for collecting, displaying, or framing.
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Questions
First published in Basel in 1544, Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia was one of the most influential geographical works of the Renaissance. Combining maps, city views, history, geography and hundreds of woodcut illustrations, it offered an extraordinary portrait of the known world.
Yes. Our edition reproduces the complete historical work of 1588, comprising more than 1,400 pages, including its remarkable maps, city views, woodcut illustrations and 26 double-page plates, presented in two monumental facsimile volumes.
The original Cosmographia is an exceptionally substantial Renaissance work. Our edition presents its contents across two monumental volumes, allowing for a more comfortable reading experience while preserving the character and visual richness of the original.
Only 298 individually numbered copies will be produced worldwide, commemorating the year of the historical edition reproduced in this facsimile: 1588.
Two monumental facsimile volumes, hand-bound in genuine black leather with gold tooling, an English study and commentary volume, ten historical map art prints, an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and a handcrafted black lacquered wooden presentation case.
Both volumes are individually hand-bound in genuine black leather, with raised spine bands and elegant gold tooling, and presented in a handcrafted black lacquered wooden case.
Only the first 98 numbered copies are available at the exclusive Early Access price of $1,750. The publication price will be $3,500.
The edition is currently in pre-publication, with shipping estimated for September 2027. Complimentary worldwide shipping is included.
The 1588 edition represents a richly illustrated later version of Münster’s celebrated Renaissance work. Its historical maps, city views and remarkable woodcuts offer a fascinating insight into how the world was understood and represented in the sixteenth century.
Yes. Complimentary worldwide shipping is included. Import duties and taxes depend on the destination country. Printed books generally qualify for a 0% customs duty rate in the United States and the United Kingdom, although applicable taxes or customs processing charges may still apply.
The Cosmographia is available at $1,500 instead of $3,000 during Early Access— limited to the first 98 numbered copies.
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