"Fezzae et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima, Describebat Abrah: Ortelius", Blaeu, (Family)

Highly decorative map of Morocco oriented with north to the right and including the Strait of Gibraltar. It is based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. The Atlantic is filled with five sailing ships, including two engaged in battle. Two dancing satyrs brandishing their javelins flank the large title cartouche. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-1655.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8615:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with light offsetting. Short centerfold separations confined to the top and bottom blank margins have been professionally repaired on verso.