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Auction 152, Lot 638

"Indiae Orientalis et Insularum Adiacentium Antiqua et Nova Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Southeast Asia

Period: 1711 (circa)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.2 x 8.4 inches
25.9 x 21.3 cm
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This delightful copper engraved map of the region extends from India to the Philippines and south to include all of Indonesia. In China there are three large spurious lakes and a confused river system. The decorative title cartouche includes an elephant and a man with a tamed leopard.

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 #22.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with attractive color and light toning. Issued folding with minor offsetting and foxing in blank margins.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $170

Closed on 2/18/2015

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