Item Details
Decorative and beautifully coloured copper engraving map of Philipp Clüver, published by Wetstein in Amsterdam, 1686. Original !
[out of: "Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem..."]
Map of India - Sri Lanka
"India Vetus."
Cartographer:
Philipp Clüver (1580 - 1623) was a German geographer and historian.
Description:
This is a very beautiful, coloured copper engraving of Philipp Clüver.
The map shows a part of India, the island Sri Lanka as well as the adjacent areas. The map is decorated with a nice title cartouche.
Size
Leaf app.: 13.2 x 13.0 cm
Map app.: 11.8 x 12.3 cm
Condition
- the map is in good condition
- strong print and wonderful colouring
- the leaf is hardly stained
