Subject: Eastern Africa
Period: 1617 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.6 x 5.3 inches
19.3 x 13.5 cm
Charming map engraved by Petrus Kaerius. It depicts the kingdom of the fabled Christian king Prester John, with his fortified kingdom shown atop a mountain. The Nile River emanates from two large lakes near the "Lunae Montes". Large strapwork title cartouche. German text on verso.
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Condition: A