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Cyprus Insula - Blaeu W. & J., 1640-43.



Map of Cyprus, oriented to the north.
The dominating decorative motif of the external decoration of the map is the figure of Aphrodite sailing towards Paphos drawn by her swans.

Date of this print: 1640-43
Date of the first edition: 1634

Copper engraving
Size: 38 x 50.5cm (14.8 x 19.7 inches)
Verso text: Latin
Condition: Old coloured.

Condition Rating: A
References: Van der Krogt 2, 8130:2; Stylianou, 112; Sylvia Ioannou Collection, 51.

From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas novus; in quo tabulae et descriptiones omnium regionum editae a Guiljel: et Ioanne Blaeu. (Van der Krogt 2, 2:201)

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Item number: 22658
Price: 1400 Euro

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