Antique Map of the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia, 1685

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Corsicae Antiquae Tabula - Sardiniae Antiquae Tabula.' Two charming miniature maps on one sheet, showing the islands Corsica and Sardinia from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam novam .. Acessit P. Bertii (Bertius) Brevarium Orbis Terrarum', by Ph. Cluverius (Cluver). Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Petrus Bertius' after 'Philipp Cluver'. Petrus Bertius (also Peter Bertius; (Dutch) Pieter de Bert) (14 November 1565 – 13 October 1629) was a Flemish theologian, historian, geographer and cartographer. Philipp Cluver (1580 - 1622), early modern German geographer and historian. Condition: Good, given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1685 Overall size: 14.2 x 13 cm. Image size: 12.3 x 11.9 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 5.6 in (14.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1685

Condition:

Condition: Good, given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-620521stDibs: LU3054327797592

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