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Auction 177, Lot 668

"Africa Iuxta Navigationes et Observationes Recentissimas Aucta Correcta et in sua Regna et Status Divisa, in Lucem Edita", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Africa

Period: 1728 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19.3 inches
56.6 x 49 cm
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This striking map of Africa is based largely on Homann's 1715 map. Seutter was apprenticed to Homann prior to establishing his own publishing business in the early 18th century. The map is typical of the period with the information in southern Africa being largely fictitious and enormous lakes depicted in central Africa. The Nile is shown originating in the south at lakes Zaire and Zaflan and also continuing further south through a twisted river system with its headwaters in Bed Lac. The Abyssinian province of Amhara is incorrectly shown in the southern kingdom of Monomotapa. The splendid decorative cartouche engraved by Gottfried Rogg features natives, pyramids, and exotic animals with the title surmounted by a fierce dragon.

References: Norwich #80.

Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with contemporary color. There is light surface soil and a printer's crease to the right of the lower centerfold.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/29/2020

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