Attractive small map of the Iberian Peninsula with ancient place names, political divisions and major routes shown. The Balearic Islands are shown in a small inset. Two cartouches are embellished with the Spanish coat of arms, cherubs, and mythological figures including Bacchus and Neptune.

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, often with new sets of maps engraved. This map is from an edition published in Amsterdam by Joannem Pauli with maps by Jan Wolters.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8b.

Condition: B+

A dark impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with the watermark of the arms of Amsterdam. There is minor offsetting and light foxing in the right margin. There is a binding trim at left and the map has been trimmed to the neatline at top by the bookbinder, as issued.