"Africa, Antiqua, et Nova", Cluver, Philipp

An interesting continental map that is very similar to Sanson's Africa Vetus. Well engraved with few place names in the south and only the major river systems and mountains shown. The Nile originates from two large lakes well south of the Equator in the Ptolemaic style. The title cartouche includes a fierce lion. This is the second state, with "Pag. 623" at top right.

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: Betz #166; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8b.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor offsetting and light toning in the narrow top margin.