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"Nova Descriptio Africae", Merian, Matthaus
Subject: Africa
Period: 1638 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
14.1 x 10.6 inches
35.8 x 26.9 cm
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A decorative map of the continent based on the cartography of Blaeu. The map is richly embellished with numerous ships, sea monsters (including a great sea-horse), a compass rose and exotic animals wandering all over the continent. The Nile is depicted according to Ptolemy with its sources in two large lakes below the equator, as well as other fictitious details.
References: Betz #67; Norwich #33.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with a coat of arms watermark. There is faint toning in the South Atlantic and a stain along the compass rose.
Estimate: $475 - $600
Current High Bid:
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Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $240
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