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Auction 145, Lot 704

"Asia Antiqua et Nova", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Asia

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 8.3 inches
26.2 x 21.1 cm
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Attractive copper engraved map of the continent extends to include Japan, the Philippines and all of the East Indies (Indonesia). North America is shown at extreme upper right, labeled Americae Pars. The outline of Asia follows the Mercator-Hondius model with the Arctic and extreme northeast coastlines truncated, an elongated Korean Peninsula, and a narrow Indian Peninsula. There are numerous place names except in China, which is strikingly void of any names and instead filled with a bold network of rivers and large lakes. The title cartouche includes the female representation of Asia with a large cat and a parrot.

References: Yeo #26; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8a [32].

Condition: A

Attractive color with a hint of offsetting.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/12/2013

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