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Auction 128, Lot 619

"Hispaniae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 10.5 inches
31.8 x 26.7 cm
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Attractive small map of the Iberian Peninsula with ancient place names and political divisions. The Balearic Islands are shown in a small inset. Two cartouches are embellished with the Spanish coat of arms, cherubs, and mythological figures including Bacchus and Neptune.

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Condition: A

Issued folded, now flattened. There is some faint foxing and a small repaired tear in the blank margins.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Unsold

Closed on 5/20/2009

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