325. Africa (Africa, Libya, Morenlant, met allen Kunigreichen so zu unsern zeiten darin gefunden werden), Munster, Basle, [1544-45]. 13.5 x 10". (BW) First modern map of the continent. German title above the map, with a different title contained in the large cartouche. Ptolemaic geography with large rivers and mountains, and the Nile with its twin lake sources. The map depicts numerous kingdoms and forests (including a grove of trees inhabited by large birds). A strange one-eyed human figure occupies present day Cameroon and a large elephant resides on the southern tip. The map is further decorated with a ship under full sail. Ref: Norwich #2. Minor soil in margins, overall very fine, on good paper. (A) $800-900

326. Africa (Africae nova Tabula), Hondius, Amsterdam, 1631. 19.5 x 14.7". (FC) Richly ornamented map of the continent. Decorative title cartouche surrounded by a wreath and topped with an animal head. There are seven ships under full sail, one of which is firing a cannon. Flying fish and various sea monsters decorate the sea and in the lower left corner Neptune is shown with a lovely mermaid. Elephants, lions, zebras, ostriches and other exotic animals occupy the interior. Cartographically based on the early work of Speed and Blaeu, the map is filled with fictitious rivers and mountains. The origin of the Nile conforms to the Ptolemaic tradition of the two twin lakes. The Kingdom of Monomotapa occupies a large area of southern Africa. Ref: Norwich #34. Lovely original color. Very light area of toning in Atlantic, else fine. $1500 RESERVE (A)   Illustrated above.  $1700-1900

327. Africa, Tegg, The London Encyclopedia, London, [1833]. 10 x 8". (FC) Appealing map of the continent with only detail on the coastlines, and fully engraved oceans. The south central region is marked Unexplored Regions and the Sahara or Great Desert is shown in the north. Lovely coloring and an engraved title block. (A) $50-70

328. Africa (Map of Africa showing its most Recent Discoveries), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.4 x 10.6". (FC) Lovely map of the continent with an enlarged, detailed inset of the Island of St. Helena. Nice original coloring and decorative floral borders. Small watercolor mark in lower margin, slightly into the border. (A)  Illustrated at left.   $60-70

329. Northern Africa (Tabula IIII Aphricae), Fries/Servetus, Ptolemy’s Geographia, Lyon, [1535]. 17.5 x 11.7". (BW) Magnificent woodblock map from the blocks of Laurent Fries, the famous physician, astrologer and geographer, and edited by Michael Servetus, the martyr executed by the Calvins in 1553. The Latin text on verso includes a woodcut border and ornamentation attributed to Hans Holbein. Geographically the map is classic Ptolemy, trapezoid in outline with convoluted mountain ranges. The source of the Nile is depicted above the Mons Lune. There is a seated Christian king shown below Ethiopia which is undoubtedly the mythical Prester John. Ref: Norwich #287. Tiny wormhole on centerfold. Some manuscript marginal notations in faded brown ink (with a couple of very faint lines into map). Overall very clean and a great, dark impression. (A) $550-650

330. Northern Africa (Lybyae Interioris Pars (Tabula III Aphricae)), Fries/Servetus, Ptolemy’s Geographica, Lyon, [1535]. 18 x 11.7". (BW) This Ptolemaic map covers from eastern Libya to the Red Sea. Numerous towns are shown along the coast and in the Nile valley. Oasis and caravan routes are depicted in the interior. Title in large woodblock letters. Latin text with woodcut borders on verso. Faint ink notation in margin with a line extending into map. Tiny stitch hole on centerfold. Sharp impression except for lower neatlines at both sides. (A) $450-550

332. Egypt (Alexandria…), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1575. 18.7 x 14.2". (BW) Fabulous city view with the mosque dominating the skyline. The city is surrounded by countryside with people and camels, and the foreground depicts many boats and ships. A sharp impression of this early view. Couple of small spots in ocean, else clean and bright. $525 RESERVE (A) $600-650

333. Northern Africa (Tingis Lusitanis Tangiara/Tzaffin/Septa/Arzilla/Sala), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1575. 18.7 x 13". (FC) Five bird’s eye views of cities on the northern coast of Africa. Each is depicted with ships in the harbors, fortifications, mosques, and buildings. Faint printers crease, else fine with attractive color. (A+) $450-500

334. Northern Africa (Fezzae et Morocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.7 x 15". (FC) Highly decorative map of Morocco oriented with north on the right. Five sailing ships, including two engaged in battle. The large title cartouche is flanked by two dancing, devil-like creatures. Lovely original color and condition. (A+) Illustrated at left. $425-500

335. Northern Africa (T Koningryk en de Woestyne van Barca en Aegypten), Sanson, Paris, ca. 1680. 10.7 x 6.5". (FC) Lovely map covering eastern Libya and Egypt. Good detail along the Nile and several oasis are shown. Decorative title cartouche and attractive modern coloring. (A+) Illustrated at right. $100-120

336. Northern Africa (A New Map of the North Part of Antient Africa Shewing the Chiefe People, Cities, Town, Rivers, Mountains, &c. …), E. Wells, New Sett of Maps both Ancient and Present Geography, London, ca. 1704. 19.2 x 14.5". (BW) A very decorative map with an odd orientation. The northern coastline is shown top to bottom on the left side of the map, with the coast of Egypt and the course of the Nile shown on the right side with north oriented to top. Dividing the two maps is the very large, title cartouche, with two European figures, the coat of arms of the Duke of Gloucester, and three wild animals. A most unusual and interesting map. (A+) Illustrated at right. $120-150

337. Western Africa (Guinea), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1636. 20.5 x 15". (FC) Beautifully engraved map covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The land is filed with elephants, lions, leopards and monkeys and the sea is decorated with sailing ships, sea monsters, and compass roses. Further enhancing the map is a very decorative title cartouche flanked by natives and animals. and two strange, child-like, creatures carrying a very large elephant tusk. Professionally repaired tear affecting cartouche, now invisible, else fine. (A) Illustrated at right. $500-600