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"Africae pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.7 x 9.2 inches
34.8 x 23.4 cm

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This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

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Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning on the centerfold.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/17/2010

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"Africae pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.7 x 9.2 inches
34.8 x 23.4 cm

This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

References:

Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning on the centerfold.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/17/2010

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"Africae pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.7 x 9.2 inches34.8 x 23.4 cm

This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

References:

Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning on the centerfold.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/17/2010

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13.7 x 9.2 inches
34.8 x 23.4 cm