Syria Levant Tripoli Antioch Beirut Sidon Tyre 1697 Cluverius decorative map

Syriae Sive Soria Descriptio.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Asia, Middle East, Levant, Syria, Antioch, Tripoli, Beirut, Sidon, Tyre).

Issued 1697, Amsterdam for Cluverius.

Attractive late 17th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Elephant vignette title greatly enhances the visual appeal.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued, two tiny pinholes in bottom distance graticule box backed with old paper and essentially invisible when viewing map.

Sheet Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R33595].