18 - Sebastian Munster (German, 1488-1552). Hand-colored woodcut map, Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol., mid-16th century. The work depicts a classical Ptolemaic world view featuring the landmasses of Europe, Africa, and Asia. The map is encircled by twelve personified wind-heads emerging from stylized cloud scrolls, with labels including Septentrio, Zephyrus, and Auster. The print features a prominent central vertical crease consistent with its original publication as a double-page plate in an edition of Munster's Cosmographia. It is housed in a gold-toned wooden frame with an off-white mat. Inscribed Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. in the top margin. Sight: 11 x 14 1/8 in. Frame: 17 1/2 x 20 3/4 in.

Sebastian Munster (German, 1488-1552). Hand-colored woodcut map, Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol., mid-16th century. The work depicts a classical Ptolemaic world view featuring the landmasses of Europe, Africa, and Asia. The map is encircled by twelve personified wind-heads emerging from stylized cloud scrolls, with labels including Septentrio, Zephyrus, and Auster. The print features a prominent central vertical crease consistent with its original publication as a double-page plate in an edition of Munster's Cosmographia. It is housed in a gold-toned wooden frame with an off-white mat. Inscribed Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. in the top margin. Sight: 11 x 14 1/8 in. Frame: 17 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. Antique Nautical Maps: Bellin, Munster, Seller, Harrison & Sons, and the West Indies Peter bought these five maps together, as one collection, and hung them in the front hall of the Benchley home. He was riveted by how sailors navigated across the world hundreds of years ago with nothing but these charts, and the Caribbean and Bahamas waters they depict are the waters he dove for the rest of his life. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The paper exhibits generalized age-related toning and minor foxing spots, most notably in the bottom left quadrant and near the center fold. The hand-applied color washes in green, yellow, and red remain vibrant but show expected age-appropriate softening. A vertical crease is present through the center of the sheet as issued. The frame is in good condition with minor surface scuffs. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.