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Auction 117, Lot 668

"Hispaniae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 10.5 inches
31.8 x 26.7 cm
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Attractive small map of the region with ancient place names and political divisions. Inset at lower right of the Balearic Islands. Title cartouche with the Spanish coat of arms and cherubs. Scale of miles is surrounded by mythological figures.

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Condition: A

Issued folding with a bit of faint offsetting, still overall very good.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/6/2006

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