Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.5 x 15 inches
52.1 x 38.1 cm
This is one of the most graphic and beautiful maps covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The land is filed with animals and the sea is decorated with ships, sea monsters and compass roses. The large title cartouche features a native couple and four apes, one of which strongly resembles a human. To the left of the title, two child-like sea creatures carry a large elephant tusk, representing the flourishing ivory trade. French text on verso.
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Condition: B+
Original color and wide margins. Centerfold separations in top blank margin and another entering 2" into map image at bottom have been repaired.
