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Auction 94, Lot 392
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"Opper-Ethiopien of 't Ryk der Abyssinen door de E. Vaders H. Lobo en M. Almeida bereyst en met de Nyle en Roode Zee beschreven", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Northeastern Africa

Period: 1714 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 6 inches
22.9 x 15.2 cm
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Charming map covering the Horn of Africa and present-day Somalia, Ethiopia, Dubouti and part of Sudan. "Amara", the royal mountain, where the sons of the mythical Prester John were reputed to live is shown near a large lake. The map is neatly engraved with mountains, rivers, forests, and cities, and is decorated with a compass rose and a pictorial cartouche featuring the Emperor of Abyssinia's council and a unicorn.

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Condition: A+

Fine early impression.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/7/2001

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