Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1685 (circa)
Publication: Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.2 x 5.6 inches
10.7 x 14.2 cm
A delightful small map of the western coast of Africa including Guinee, Benin, and Congo. The land is covered with lions, monkeys, elephants and crocodiles, while the sea is filled with sailing ships and flying fish. The title cartouche includes natives, monkeys and birds.
References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.
Condition: A
Printer's ink residue with a few minor creases.