Eastern and Western Hemispheres  1694 by Cluver

Cartographer: Cluver
Full Title: "Typus Orbis Terrarum"
Published: 1694, Germany

A fine 17th century map of the world in spheres, displaying the typical geographical misconceptions of it's time, including an enormous "Terra Incognita" at the bottom of both hemispheres. Korea is an island, Japan is huge, America naming "Norumbega" and "Anian", etc. Beautifully and expertly hand colored.

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In excellent, clean antiquarian condition.  On a c.  12  3/8 ” W x  7  3/4 ” H sheet.

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Item #: 50743
Item Title: Cluver - East and Western Hemispheres
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