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Auction 180, Lot 591

"Campaniae, Samnii Apuliae Lucaniae Brutiorum Vetus et Nova Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.6 x 10.1 inches
21.8 x 25.7 cm
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This charming map of southern Italy is filled with ancient place names and adorned with a decorative title cartouche that includes a harpist, sheet music, and a violin.

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 #19.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with one tiny paper flaw in the image at right and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/18/2020

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