Subject: Northwestern Africa
Period: 1683 (published)
Publication: Description de l'Univers
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4 x 5.6 inches
10.2 x 14.2 cm
This lovely miniature map covers northwestern Africa and extends to show the Mediterranean. It names Barbarie, Egypte, Biledulgerid, Zanhaga, Zuenziga, Targa, Lempta, Berdoa, Goaga, Pays des Negres, Guinee, and Nubie. It identifies the Niger and Nile rivers and a handful of towns. The decorative title cartouche at bottom features two natives riding elephants.
References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [327].
Condition: A
A few spots in the blank margins, otherwise fine.