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Auction 145, Lot 755

"Africa, Volgens de Alder-Eerste Scheeps-Togten der Portugysen…", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Africa

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 7.8 inches
30 x 19.8 cm
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This beautifully engraved map of Africa extends to include the Atlantic islands and just a bit of Brazil. The Nile river is depicted originating in two large lakes south of the equator named Zaire Lacus and Zaflan. Crisply engraved with a compass rose and a title cartouche featuring an African sitting in a stone structure with a pair of scorpions and ivory at his feet, a lion, and elephants.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with light overall toning and an archivally repaired tear that just enters map at right. The right margin has been extended to better accommodate framing.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/12/2013

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