An early 18th century double-hemisphere world
CLUVER, Philip.
Typus Orbis Terrarum.
Amsterdam, c.1730. Coloured. 160 x 305mm.
Double hemisphere world with allegorical figures of the continents in the corners and Atlas supporting the world on his shoulders in the lower cusp, surrounded by fire and wind heads. The map shows California as a peninsular and Terra Australis Incognita is oversized.
First published 1697.
SHIRLEY: 586.
Stock ID : 18081
SOLD
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An early 18th century double-hemisphere world
CLUVER, Philip.
Typus Orbis Terrarum.
Amsterdam, c.1730. Coloured. 160 x 305mm.
Double hemisphere world with allegorical figures of the continents in the corners and Atlas supporting the world on his shoulders in the lower cusp, surrounded by fire and wind heads. The map shows California as a peninsular and Terra Australis Incognita is oversized.
First published 1697.
SHIRLEY: 586.
Stock ID : 18081
SOLD
To see similar items click here