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Auction 205, Lot 623
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"Africae Pars Australis", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Southern Africa

Period: 1703 (published)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.8 x 9.1 inches
35.1 x 23.1 cm
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This decorative map of southern Africa, Madagascar, and adjacent islands is full of the spurious geography of the period with large lakes, rivers and mountains. The star-like symbol of the Jesuits (IHS) sits atop the distance scale. The title cartouche depicts two lions, an open chest, and two ormolu plates resting on a table. The map is further adorned with flying fish and sailing ships.

References: Norwich #164; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #157.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with faint offsetting and a tiny hole in the Atlantic.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/10/2025

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