Subject: Northern Asia
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.3 x 5.4 inches
18.5 x 13.7 cm
Charming small map of the northern region of Asia fully engraved with mountains, forests, and towns. It includes part of China and the island form of Korea. The Anian Fretium separates Asia from Americae Pars, the Pacific Northwest of America. The map is adorned with decorative title and scale of miles cartouches. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere. This map was originally engraved for the 1628 edition of Jansson's Atlas Minor and then published in this edition of Cluver's popular geography.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8050:352.1.
Condition: A
A sharp impression on a watermarked sheet with light toning along the edges.
