This is one of the most graphic and beautiful maps covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The land is filed with animals and the sea is decorated with ships, sea monsters and compass roses. The large title cartouche features a native couple and four apes, one of which strongly resembles a human. To the left of the title, two child-like sea creatures carry a large elephant tusk, representing the flourishing ivory trade. Dutch text on verso, published between 1645-58.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8700:1B.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color. There is scattered foxing, light show-through from text on verso, and a centerfold separation that enters 3.5" into map image at top and has been closed on verso with archival materials.