Subject: Africa - Northern
Period: 1601 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.8 x 3.3 inches
12.2 x 8.4 cm
Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings decorated with a ship and strapwork title cartouche. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. It was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet. Italian text on verso.
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Condition: A
Lightly toned in margins.