Subject: Africa
Period: 1660 (circa)
Publication: Cartes de l'Ancienne Geographie
Color: Black & White
Size:
10 x 8.2 inches
25.4 x 20.8 cm
Fine copper engraved map of the continent in the typical seventeenth century style. The Nile originates from twin lakes below the Equator and the entire continent is filled with spurious detail. Drape style title cartouche. Several place names underlined in red, else uncolored. Tiny tear of fold, else fine.
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Condition: A