Münster, Sebastian. Nova Graecia. Basle, 1540. [Greece]

Sebastian Münster Nova Graecia Basle, ca. 1540 9 4/5 x 13 1/3 inches [Greece] Sebastian Münster Nova Graecia Basle, circa 1540. Among the Earliest Modern Maps of Greece This beautifully hand-colored map of Greece is one of the early examples from a German edition of Sebastian Münster's *Cosmographia*, a highly influential geographical work of the 16th century. First published in 1540 in Basle, Münster's *Geographia* marks a significant milestone in the cartographic history of the early modern era. Among its most remarkable pieces is the map of 'modern' Greece, a stunning artifact that serves not only as a geographical reference but also as a window into the socio-political landscape of the Mediterranean during the mid-16th century. The map's coverage extends from present-day Greece to the Danube River, including parts of western Turkey and Asia Minor. This expansive view illustrates the far-reaching influence of the Hellenic world, which extended well beyond the borders of contemporary