Subject: Low Countries
Period: 1697 (published)
Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.8 x 7.9 inches
24.9 x 20.1 cm
Interesting map with north oriented to the right. The map is filled with ancient place names and is adorned with an allegorical title cartouche featuring Mercury, Neptune, and soldiers.
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 #7.
Condition: A
A dark impression on a bright sheet with light toning along the edges of the sheet.