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Auction 166, Lot 683

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

Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia

Period: 1711 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 8.5 inches
26.2 x 21.6 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: A

A sharp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a couple of insignificant rust spots.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/14/2018

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