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"Africae Pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 9.2 inches
35.6 x 23.4 cm

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This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #156.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with faint offsetting and some tiny spots. There is a small, indistinguishable ink stamp on verso, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/8/2023

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"Africae Pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 9.2 inches
35.6 x 23.4 cm

This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #156.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with faint offsetting and some tiny spots. There is a small, indistinguishable ink stamp on verso, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/8/2023

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"Africae Pars Borealis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1699 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 9.2 inches35.6 x 23.4 cm

This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife and sailing ships add further interest to the map.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #156.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with faint offsetting and some tiny spots. There is a small, indistinguishable ink stamp on verso, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/8/2023

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14 x 9.2 inches
35.6 x 23.4 cm