"Antiquorum Africae Episcopatuum Geographica Descriptio", Tavernier, Melchior

This map illustrates the ancient geography of the Barbary Coast from present day Morocco through the Tripoli region of Libya. The Atlas Mountains form a boundary between the coastal empires and Libia Interioris pars which is mostly obscured by the large, strapwork title cartouche. Tavernier's imprint appears in the cartouche at left, while the dedication cartouche at right is left blank.

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Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with original outline color in the map and later coloring in the cartouche. There are a few tiny spots of foxing and a hint of offsetting along centerfold. A very attractive example.