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Auction 179, Lot 620

"Achaia quae et Hellas Hodie Livadia", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Central Greece

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.1 x 7.8 inches
25.7 x 19.8 cm
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Crisply engraved map of part of ancient Greece with two nice insets of Athens and ancient Thebes. The large title cartouche shows a dramatic scene of Greek heroes conquering foes in battle.

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 an Amsterdam edition published by Jan Wolters.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8a #26.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet and a faint damp stain along the bottom edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/16/2020

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