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Auction 203, Lot 22
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"Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.1 x 6.4 inches
20.6 x 16.3 cm
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This is a reduced version of the classic map of the ancient world based on Ortelius. Europe, Asia, and Africa (as far south as Madagascar) are placed at the center of a much larger oval frame that continues to the Antarctic. The climatic zones are identified. The title is enclosed in a lovely strapwork panel at top.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #1.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a "WR" watermark, light printer's ink residue, and a hint of soiling.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/23/2025

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