"Vindeliciae et Norici, Conterminarumq Terrarum Antiqua Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

This historical map shows an important region of the old Roman Empire, covering parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Italy. It centers roughly on the important Danube River, which flows across the map. The title cartouche is surmounted by a royal eagle.

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 an Amsterdam edition, edited by Bruzen de la Martiniere with maps by Jan Wolters and four newly engraved maps after Delisle.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8b.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with an "RK" watermark, light offsetting in the right margin, and light toning in the top margin.