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Auction 152, Lot 502

"Veteris et Novae Regni Poloniae Magniq Ducatus, Lithuaniae cum Suis Palatinatibus ac Confiniis Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Eastern Europe

Period: 1711 (circa)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.7 x 7.9 inches
24.6 x 20.1 cm
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A lovely small map displaying the region from the Baltic to the Black Sea, including the Carpathian Mountains. The map is filled with ancient place names and is adorned with a decorative title cartouche.

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 #34.

Condition: A

A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. Issued folding with moderate toning along edges of sheet and a few spots of foxing confined to blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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