This simple but elegant map is from the first sea atlas based on Mercator's projection. The map covers the famous Barbary Coast of Algeria (a medieval term for the Maghreb after its Berber inhabitants). This region was the stronghold of the Barbary pirates who preyed on shipping in the western Mediterranean from the time of the Crusades to the early nineteenth century. Dudley, a skilled mathematician and navigator, was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. The chart, beautifully engraved by Antonio Lucini, is embellished with a title cartouche, large compass rose and a sailing ship. This is the second edition with Lo. 6o. added to the title cartouche.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) M.DUD-1b.

Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with a few minor spots and light toning along neatline at left.