Portrait of Philipp Cluver, the founder of historical geography, in oval on a pedestal with title of the book. Putti with trumpet and binoculars and a crowned young man with sceptre, key and globe with animals flank the portrait. In front of it sits a writing allegorical female figure, at her feet a globe, a compass, a scroll, an oil lamp and books, Portrait of Philipp Cluver and writing woman Title page: Philipp Clüver, Introductionis in universam geographiam, , print maker: anonymous, publisher: Pieter de Coup, (possibly), Amsterdam, 1697 and/or 1729, paper, engraving, h 196 mm × w 154


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