Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1562 (circa)
Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.5 x 7.1 inches
24.1 x 18 cm
A very early map of the region. This Italian version of Ptolemy describes many rivers, enlarged lakes, anthill style mountains, and a stipple engraved sea. Latin text on verso, published in either the 1562 or 1564 edition.
References: Norwich #313; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #217 [32].
Condition: A
A hint of toning along the centerfold and faint damp stains confined to the side margins.