Description
Philippus Cluverius (Philipp Clüver) (1580-1622)
Germania Antiqua Septentrionalis : Cum finitimis regionibus Scythicis et Sarmaticis
Rare 17th century map of Scandinavia. Uncoloured copperplate engraving. Engraved by Christian Lorensen Rothgiesser.
Decorative cartouche with information about the North.
In the upper left corner text “Oceanus Septentrionalis Qui Et Hyperboreus”, in the lower right corner a picture of the hyperboreans.
Small patch (2 cm x 2 cm) next to the hyperboreans is restored, the patch is slightly visible, there is a colour difference.
| Year of printing | ca. 1650 |
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| Place of printing | Leiden |
| Technique | kuparipiirros / kopparstick / copper engraving |
| Illustrations | mustavalkoinen / svartvit / black and white |
| Dimensions | 43 x 53,5 cm |
| Condition | 3. Small patch restored |
| Condition explanations | (5) Mint, (4) Very good, (3) Good, (2) Fair, (1) Poor |
