Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1621 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.4 x 5.9 inches
18.8 x 15 cm
Charming small map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an attractive inset map. Further embellished with a sea monster and strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8700:351.
Condition: A
An overall nice impression that is uneven only along the neatline. The alternate title and page number are printed along the top neatline.