Subject: Central Greece
Period: 1729 (published)
Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
10.2 x 7.8 inches
25.9 x 19.8 cm
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, 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: A
A dark impression with a hint of offsetting and light toning in the top margin.