Imperii Caroli Magni (with) Græcia Antiqua

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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

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Bertius, Petrus, 1565-1629, cartographer.

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Bertius, Petrus, 1565-1629, cartographer.

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Lauremberg, Johann, 1590-1658

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Lauremberg, Johann, 1590-1658

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1660

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1660

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Short Title:

Imperii Caroli Magni (with) Græcia Antiqua

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Imperii Caroli Magni (with) Græcia Antiqua

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Publisher:

Petrus Bertius

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Petrus Bertius

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Jan Jansson

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Jan Jansson

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Publisher Location:

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam

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Amstelodam

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Amstelodam

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Amsterdam

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Amsterdam

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Amstelodam

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Amstelodam

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Atlas Map

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Atlas Map

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Wall Map

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Obj Height cm:

66

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99

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2 maps on one sheet: First map at the top is IMPERII CAROLI MAGNI by Petrus Bertius, 1630, 66cm x 99cm. Cpperplate engraving on 4 sheets, hand colour. Annotated with events from Charlemagne's era, each dated in Roman numerals and placed in the relevant geographical area, e.g. Gudfred's invasion of Frisia (810), Charlemagne's visit to Boulogne (811), and the sacking of Antwerp (835). The note on Portugal, meanwhile carries the date c. 1010. Frankish names for the winds at the left, around a compass. Title and dedication to Louis XIII of France in the top right corner, in a cartouche topped with the mythical arms of Charlemagne (Holy Roman Eagle impaled with the Valois fleur-de-lys), surmounted with the closed Imperial crown. List of the Frankish names for the months at the bottom, titled 'Nomina Mensivm Francica'. Second map below is Græcia Antiqua by Johann Lauremberg, 1660, 89cm x119cm. 1 map : copperplate engraving on 5 misaligned sheets, hand colour. Scale bars and title in the top right corner, in a cartouche flanked by peasant figures and livestock. In this copy the engraved title has been hidden behind an oval piece of paper inscribed 'GRÆCIA ANTIQUA'. Additional scale bars at the bottom of the map, on a sheet held above the waves by humanoid sea creatures. The substitute title has been lifted from Lauremberg's description of ancient Greece, which was published by Jansson in 1660 in a volume illustrated with historical maps. Although this is also an ancient map its title does not advertise the fact (moreover, the inclusion of a peasant dressed as an Ottoman would suggest the contrary), and the change of title may have been motivated by a desire to counter any uncertainty over the map's subject, perhaps in order to justify its pairing with the historical map of Carolingian Europe displayed immediately above.

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2 maps on one sheet: First map at the top is IMPERII CAROLI MAGNI by Petrus Bertius, 1630, 66cm x 99cm. Cpperplate engraving on 4 sheets, hand colour. Annotated with events from Charlemagne's era, each dated in Roman numerals and placed in the relevant geographical area, e.g. Gudfred's invasion of Frisia (810), Charlemagne's visit to Boulogne (811), and the sacking of Antwerp (835). The note on Portugal, meanwhile carries the date c. 1010. Frankish names for the winds at the left, around a compass. Title and dedication to Louis XIII of France in the top right corner, in a cartouche topped with the mythical arms of Charlemagne (Holy Roman Eagle impaled with the Valois fleur-de-lys), surmounted with the closed Imperial crown. List of the Frankish names for the months at the bottom, titled 'Nomina Mensivm Francica'. Second map below is Græcia Antiqua by Johann Lauremberg, 1660, 89cm x119cm. 1 map : copperplate engraving on 5 misaligned sheets, hand colour. Scale bars and title in the top right corner, in a cartouche flanked by peasant figures and livestock. In this copy the engraved title has been hidden behind an oval piece of paper inscribed 'GRÆCIA ANTIQUA'. Additional scale bars at the bottom of the map, on a sheet held above the waves by humanoid sea creatures. The substitute title has been lifted from Lauremberg's description of ancient Greece, which was published by Jansson in 1660 in a volume illustrated with historical maps. Although this is also an ancient map its title does not advertise the fact (moreover, the inclusion of a peasant dressed as an Ottoman would suggest the contrary), and the change of title may have been motivated by a desire to counter any uncertainty over the map's subject, perhaps in order to justify its pairing with the historical map of Carolingian Europe displayed immediately above.

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World Area:

Europe

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Europe

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Country:

Greece

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Greece

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Subject:

Ottoman Mapping

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Ottoman Mapping

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Full Title:

Imperii Caroli Magni et vicinarum regionum Descriptio, Dedicata et inscripta Lvdovico, Regi, Victori, Et Defensori Ecclesiæ Christi, Ab Auctore Petro Bertio ejusdem Cosmographo. (with) Græcia Antiqua.

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Imperii Caroli Magni et vicinarum regionum Descriptio, Dedicata et inscripta Lvdovico, Regi, Victori, Et Defensori Ecclesiæ Christi, Ab Auctore Petro Bertio ejusdem Cosmographo. (with) Græcia Antiqua.

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List No:

10151.044

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10151.044

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Page No:

IMPERII CAROLI MAGNI: BL System Number 004837986 Maps K.A.R.(40). Græcia Antiqua: BL System Number 004853249 Maps K.A.R.(41).

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IMPERII CAROLI MAGNI: BL System Number 004837986 Maps K.A.R.(40). Græcia Antiqua: BL System Number 004853249 Maps K.A.R.(41).

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Series No:

44

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Publication Author:

Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673

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Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673

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Publication Author:

Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612

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Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612

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Publication Author:

Visscher, Claes Jansz

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Visscher, Claes Jansz

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Publication Author:

Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638

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Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638

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Publication Author:

Tassin, Christophe Nicolas

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Tassin, Christophe Nicolas

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Pub Date:

1660

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1660

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Pub Title:

(Klencke Atlas). Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke (a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c.)

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(Klencke Atlas). Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke (a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c.)

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Pub Reference:

British Library Maps K.A.R. R. Shirley, The Mapping of the World: Early Printed World Maps 1472-1700, London, 1993, 2nd ed, pp. 392-6, no. 371. In the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829. .British Museum, Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829

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British Library Maps K.A.R. R. Shirley, The Mapping of the World: Early Printed World Maps 1472-1700, London, 1993, 2nd ed, pp. 392-6, no. 371. In the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829. .British Museum, Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829

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Pub Note:

The Klencke Atlas resides at the British Library and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas and complete catalog metadata as part of a joint project to scan and catalog the maps and atlases from the low countries of Europe that are part of the King George III Topographical Collections. From the British Library description: "The Klencke Atlas is one of the world's biggest: it measures 176 x 231 cm when open. It takes its name from Joannes Klencke, who presented it to Charles II on his restoration to the British thrones in 1660. Its size and its 40 or so large wall maps from the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking were supposed to suggest that it contained all the knowledge in the world. At another level, it was a bribe intended to spur the King into granting Klencke and his associates trading privileges and titles. Charles, who was a map enthusiast, appreciated the gift. He placed the atlas with his most precious possessions in his cabinet of curiosities, and Klencke was knighted. Later generations have benefited too. The binding has protected the wall maps which have survived for us to enjoy - unlike the vast majority of other wall maps which, exposed to light, heat and dirt when hung on walls, have crumbled away. Titled 'Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke. i.e. a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c. One Volume 5 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches." For more on the Klencke Atlas, see the British Library website, https://www.bl.uk/c…

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The Klencke Atlas resides at the British Library and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas and complete catalog metadata as part of a joint project to scan and catalog the maps and atlases from the low countries of Europe that are part of the King George III Topographical Collections. From the British Library description: "The Klencke Atlas is one of the world's biggest: it measures 176 x 231 cm when open. It takes its name from Joannes Klencke, who presented it to Charles II on his restoration to the British thrones in 1660. Its size and its 40 or so large wall maps from the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking were supposed to suggest that it contained all the knowledge in the world. At another level, it was a bribe intended to spur the King into granting Klencke and his associates trading privileges and titles. Charles, who was a map enthusiast, appreciated the gift. He placed the atlas with his most precious possessions in his cabinet of curiosities, and Klencke was knighted. Later generations have benefited too. The binding has protected the wall maps which have survived for us to enjoy - unlike the vast majority of other wall maps which, exposed to light, heat and dirt when hung on walls, have crumbled away. Titled 'Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke. i.e. a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c. One Volume 5 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches." For more on the Klencke Atlas, see the British Library website, https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/klencke-atlas

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Pub List No:

10151.000

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10151.000

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World Atlas

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World Atlas

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42

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176

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116

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Authors:

Bertius, Petrus, 1565-1629, cartographer.; Lauremberg, Johann, 1590-1658

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