Subject: Central Africa
Period: 1623 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.6 x 5.3 inches
19.3 x 13.5 cm
Charming map of the legendary land of the 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. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. French text on verso.
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Condition: A
Lightly toned. Remnants of paper hinge tape on verso.