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Auction 178, Lot 508

"Barbariae et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 12.9 inches
50 x 32.8 cm
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Handsome map of the famed Barbary coast based on Gastaldi's Africa. The map extends from Morocco to Libya and the western Mediterranean showing the proximity of the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, southern Italy and Sicily. Richly engraved with place names, mountains, and numerous spurious lakes in the Sahara Desert. The title is contained in a strapwork panel across the top. Two fantastic sea monsters and a sailing ship ornament the map. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #176.

Condition: A

A nice impression with very minor soiling, a small professionally repaired hole in the image at bottom right, and damp stains confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/10/2020

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