C1697

Hispaniae veteris et Novae descriptio

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Scarce .c17thhand coloured engraved map of Spain with ornate decorative embellishments to the title at top right and ornate scale distances at lower right. From: Cluver, P. Introductio in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem, quam Novam,…… References:Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Hispaniae veteris et Novae descriptio

Date:

C1697

Mapmaker:

Philip Cluver (1580 - 1622)

Condition:

Minor staining at lower centre fold, otherwise in good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

319mm

x 266mm

Paper Size:

367mm

x 307mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1697

Description:

Scarce .c17thhand coloured engraved map of Spain with ornate decorative embellishments to the title at top right and ornate scale distances at lower right.

From: Cluver, P. Introductio in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem, quam Novam,……

References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967 : 13085.

Collections:
State Library New South Wales: 991022683629702626 (1711)
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: LCCN 25014159
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: LSF- BEINECKE Ea 711c (1711)

Philip Cluver (1580 - 1622)

Cluver was born in Danzig, studied law at the University of Leiden, but soon he turned his attention to history and geography. Cluver was an antiquary, who was given a special appointment at Leiden as geographer and in charge of the university's library. His Introductio in universam geographiam, was the first comprehensive modern geography and became a standard geographical textbook. He was also a prolific writer on mathematical and theological subjects. He is remembered by collectors and historians of cartography for his edition of Ptolemy's Geographia and for his miniature atlases.

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