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Hispaniae Veteris et Novae Descriptio.

  • ARTIST: Philip Cluver

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Johann Pauli, Amsterdam

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: 1729

  • EDITION SIZE: 10 1/2 x 12 5/8" (268 x 321 mm) plus margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: Attractive small map of the Iberian Peninsula with ancient place names and political divisions. The Balearic Islands are shown in a small inset. Two cartouches are embellished with the Spanish coat of arms, cherubs, and mythological figures including Bacchus and Neptune. Appeared in "Introductionis in Universam Geographiam...".

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Trimmed tight to lower left corner as issued.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps