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Auction 181, Lot 685
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"Fezzae et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima, Describebat Abrah: Ortelius", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1635 (published)

Publication: Novus Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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Highly decorative map of Morocco oriented with north to the right and including the Strait of Gibraltar. It is based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. The Atlantic is filled with five sailing ships, including two engaged in battle. Two dancing satyrs brandishing their javelins flank the large title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8615:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a "GA" watermark, a few spots in the blank margins, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $140

Closed on 2/10/2021

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