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Auction 124, Lot 484

"Hispaniae Veteris Des.", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 6 inches
19.8 x 15.2 cm
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Attractive small map of the Iberian Peninsula in classical times. It is based on Ortelius' map of the same title using information gleaned from Clusius' map of 1571 as well as from classical sources. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius.

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Condition: A

There are a few extraneous creases at bottom, still very good.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/7/2008

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