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Auction 108, Lot 596
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"L'Africa Secondo Le ultime osservazioni Divisa ne' suoi Statti Principali", Cassini, Giovanni Maria

Subject: Africa

Period: 1788 (dated)

Publication: Nuovo Atlante Geografico Universale

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.2 x 13 inches
46.2 x 33 cm
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An uncommon and attractive map of Africa. The map is fairly accurate geographically with the correct source of the Nile and detail confined to the regions actually known. Stellenbosch is the only inland place name appearing in South Africa. The large title cartouche features an allegorical representation of Africa, portrayed as a maiden holding elephant ivory, together with a lion, crocodile and a snake-like dragon.

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Condition: A

Original color in pale pastel colors. Minor spots in wide margins.

Estimate: $750 - $1,000

Sold for: $650

Closed on 9/29/2004

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