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Auction 144, Lot 262
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"Abissinorum sive Pretiosi Ioannis Imperium", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Central Africa

Period: 1628 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.6 x 5.2 inches
19.3 x 13.2 cm
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Charming map of the legendary land of the Christian king, Prester John, with his fortified kingdom shown atop a mountain. The Nile River emanates from two large lakes near the Lune Montes (Mountains of the Moon). The map includes a collection of offshore islands between the east African coast and Madagascar and is adorned with a large strapwork title and scale cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Watermarked paper with some show-through of text on verso and remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 4/3/2013

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