Animals, History, Italy, Sardegna, Sardinia, Mufflon, Muenster

"Von der herscaffe die von alten zeiten haer in Sardinia ist gewesen"

Woodcut. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552)

German edition. Basel, 1553

At the top of the page is a mufflon (mouflon) a wild sheep still found in Sardinia.
Interesting text about the history and wildlife of Sardina. On the lower reverse side is an article about the Stetten (cities and towns) of Sardinia-mostly Cagliari.

Original antique print  

At the bottom of the page is a piece of paper pasted oin the lower margin.
Lower margin has water staining. light browning on margin edges.
Tiny piece of lower left margin is missing.

Page size: 30 x 18.5 cm (11.8 x 7.2") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design