This simple but elegant map is from the first sea atlas based on Mercator's projection. The map covers the famous Barbary Coast of Algeria (a medieval term for the Maghreb after its Berber inhabitants), part of the coast of Spain (from Cabo de Palos to Cabo de San Antonio), and Forentera and part of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands. Dudley, a skilled mathematician and navigator, was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. The chart, beautifully engraved by Antonio Lucini, is embellished with a title cartouche, large compass rose and a sailing ship. This is the second state with "Lo. 6o." added to the title cartouche.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases), M.Dud-1b.

Condition: B+

Printed on two joined sheets with a medallion watermark, some toning along the joint at center, and faint mildew stains in the top corners of the sheet.