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Auction 192, Lot 680
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"Partie Meridionale d'Afrique ou se Trouvent la Basse Guinee, la Cafrerie, le Monomotapa, le Monoemugi, le Zanguebar et l'Isle de Madagascar", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southern Africa & Madagascar

Period: 1715 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Curieux

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 8.5 inches
32 x 21.6 cm
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This interesting map of the southern part of Africa and Madagascar contains numerous historical and geographical notations. Among the geographical errors is a large bulge in the southwest coastline. Notations describe the Portuguese discoveries of St. Helene, Tristan Island, and the Cape of Good Hope. The large title cartouche is decorated with a galleon and a comical-looking sea monster. Engraved by C. Inselin.

References: Norwich #167; Pastoureau, FER I [104].

Condition: B+

A dark impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche. There is some faint staining in the map and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 4/26/2023

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