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Auction 203, Lot 3

"Typus Orbis Terrarum", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: World

Period: 1661 (circa)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 6.2 inches
30.5 x 15.7 cm
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This charming double-hemisphere map features a peninsular form for California and a northwest coastline that extends to include Quivira and Anian. A huge Terra Australis Incognita is only partially delineated and incorporates Hollandia Nova. The western hemisphere features few place names, yet numerous spurious rivers. Present-day New England is called Norumbega, with Apalchem, Virginia, Medano, and Florida named along the east coast. Asia's eastern coastline is strangely straight, with an insular Korea.

References: Shirley #424.

Condition: B+

A nice impression issued folding with light foxing, a hint of offsetting, and a printer's crease at bottom right.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $160

Closed on 4/23/2025

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