Mauritana et Africa Propria nunc Barbaria

Phillip Clüver (*1580 - 1622)
Antique map of North-Western Africa. Printed circa 1700.

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Description

Nice engraved map of the north-western part of Africa with the Canary Islands by Phillip Clüver. With one cartouch.

Details

CartographerPhillip Clüver
TitleMauritana et Africa Propria nunc Barbaria
Publisher, Yearcirca 1700
Plate Size12.8 x 21.2 cm (5.0 x 8.3 inches)
Sheet Size16.0 x 24.0 cm (6.3 x 9.4 inches)

Condition

Minor browning in margin and a small hole in magin.

Cartographer

Phillip Cluver was a German geograph and historian. He studied law in Leiden. After travelling a lot, he finally settled in Leiden in 1615 where he received a regular pension from the University. His main publications: Germania Antiqua (1616), Siciliae Antiquae libri duo (1619), Sardinia et Corsica Antiqua (1619), Italia Antiqua (1624, posthumous), Introductio in Universam Geographiam (1629).

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Phillip Clüver: Mauritana et Africa Propria nunc Barbaria.
Antique map of North-Western Africa. Printed circa 1700.

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