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Auction 194, Lot 661

"Africae Propriae Tabula. In qua, Punica Regna Vides; Tyrios, et Agenoris Urbem", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1662 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 14.6 inches
51.6 x 37.1 cm
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This decorative map covers the coastline of present-day Tunisia and Libya. It is based on Ortelius' map of the same title, which in turn was based on Gastaldi's great map of Africa and the ancient texts of Diodorus, Siculus, Plinius, Virgilius, Appianus, Halicarnasseus, Athenaeus, and Herodotus. The map extends to include Sicily and Malta. Richly embellished with a fine title cartouche and a large text block enclosed in a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8610H:1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with minor toning, a bit of foxing, and a printer's crease at bottom left.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 9/13/2023

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