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Auction 199, Lot 610

"Scythia et Tartaria Asiatica", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Northern Asia

Period: 1729 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.2 x 8.2 inches
25.9 x 20.8 cm
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This attractive map of northern and central Asia shows ancient divisions and place names. The northeastern coastline is severely truncated. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche featuring a lion.

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 light toning in the narrow top margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/11/2024

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