MAP, Africa, Blaeu
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Description
Northwestern Africa. Johannes Blaeu, Fezzae et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima, Describebat Abrah: Ortelius, from Toonneel des Aerdrycks, 1635 (published). Hand Color. Highly decorative map of Morocco oriented with north to the right and including the Strait of Gibraltar. It is based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. The Atlantic is filled with five sailing ships, including two engaged in battle. Two dancing satyrs brandishing their javelins flank the large title cartouche. Dutch text on verso, published between 1640-43.
LITERATURE: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8615:2.
LITERATURE: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8615:2.
Condition
Full contemporary color with light toning and offsetting, and a bit of show-through of text on verso. Grade: B+
Dimensions
15.2 x 19.8 in
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MAP, Africa, Blaeu
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