Subject: Northern Africa
Period: 1646 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Novus
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.4 x 13.8 inches
51.8 x 35.1 cm
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. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8610:1B.
Condition: B
A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with moderate toning along the centerfold. There is an archivally repaired centerfold separation at top and two small worm holes in the border at bottom center.