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"Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus", Cluver/Jansson
Subject: Ancient World
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.1 x 6.4 inches
20.6 x 16.3 cm
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This is a reduced version of the classic map of the ancient world based on Ortelius. Europe, Asia, and Africa (as far south as Madagascar) are placed at the center of a much larger oval frame that continues to the Antarctic. The climatic zones are identified. The title is enclosed in a lovely strapwork panel at top.
References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #1.
Condition: A
A dark impression on a bright sheet with a "WR" watermark, light printer's ink residue, and a hint of soiling.
Estimate: $140 - $170
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