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Auction 143, Lot 762
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"Barbaryen, tot de Ongelukkige Scheep-Togt van Francoys Brooks en syne Slavernye te MacQuenes Afgebakend", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1706 (circa)

Publication: Naauwkeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en landreysen…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 6.1 inches
23.4 x 15.5 cm
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This map of northwestern Africa and the Straits of Gibraltar depicts the travels of Francis Brooks while enslaved by Mully Ishmael, Emperor of Morocco. Brooks, an Englishman, wrote an account of his 10-year enslavement by the tyrannical Emperor, as well as his escape along with two other Englishmen. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche featuring the Emperor flanked by his guards, with a large crowd and ships in the background. Published in van der Aa's compilation of early voyages of exploration.

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Condition: A+

A dark impression with attractive color and wide margins. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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