Gilt Highlights

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", Jansson, Jan

This decorative map of the whole of North Africa covers from Morocco to the Nile delta, with considerable spurious detail in the interior. The land is filled with all kinds of charming elements, including a pair of fanciful dragons, elephants, ostriches, antelopes and monkeys. An interesting little barge lies at the mouth of the Nile. The map is further embellished with decorative title and scale of miles cartouches and a compass rose. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8610:1B.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color with gilt highlights. There is a centerfold separation that extends 3" into the image at bottom that has been closed on verso with old paper. Light toning along the sheet edges.