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Auction 147, Lot 662

"L'Afrique Divisee en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats…", Elwe, Jan Barend

Subject: Africa

Period: 1792 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Geographique et Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 18 inches
58.4 x 45.7 cm
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This handsome, large map of Africa was copied from Jaillot's popular and influential map from more than a century earlier (1674). The cartography is typical for the seventeenth century with the Nile originating in two large lakes below the equator. The River Zaire (Congo) also arises from Lake Zaire. The Kingdom of Monomotapa is shown with its capital on the Rio de Spirito Santa, and Vigiti Magna is also depicted. The map is richly embellished, also in the seventeenth century style, with two elaborate cartouches featuring allegorical figures and wild animals.

References: Norwich #109.

Condition: B+

Attractive old color on paper with two elephant watermarks and light soiling.

Estimate: $500 - $650

Sold for: $375

Closed on 11/20/2013

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