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Auction 201, Lot 556

"Daciarum Moesiarum et Thraciae Vetus et Nova Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Romania & Bulgaria

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 8.1 inches
24.1 x 20.6 cm
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Appealing small map of the area of Romania and Bulgaria centered on the Danube River, decorated with an allegorical strapwork cartouche.

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. This map is from an Amsterdam edition published by Jan Wolters.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8a #28.

Condition: A+

A dark impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with a watermark of the Amsterdam coat of arms. There is some light staining in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/20/2024

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