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Auction 169, Lot 505

"Hispaniae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1711 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.6 inches
31.2 x 26.9 cm
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Attractive small map of the Iberian Peninsula with ancient place names, political divisions and major routes shown. 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.

Cluver's Introductio in Universam Geographicam was a popular atlas, appearing in over 45 editions during a 100-year period. The first edition was published without maps in the 1620s, and the first edition to include maps was published circa 1641. The various editions were published in different cities throughout Europe, including Amsterdam, Nuremberg, and London. This map is from a London edition, with the majority of the maps re-engraved by John Senex.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-9a #4.

Condition: A+

A nice impression, issued folding on paper with a coat of arms watermark.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2018

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