Subject: Egypt
Period: 1680 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.5 x 19.7 inches
57.2 x 50 cm
Interesting sea chart of the coast of Africa from Alexandria to "Cap Rusaro". The chart is orient with north at bottom with rhumb lines, two compass roses, and two ships sailing in the sea. A large title cartouche, surmounted by figures, dominates the upper right quadrant.
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Condition: C
Trimmed to neatlines all around with paper laid in at top and bottom to provide margins. Centerfold repairs filling is a small hole.