A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Africæ Tabula Nova," ABRAHAM

A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Africæ Tabula Nova," ABRAHAM ORTELIUS, ANTWERP, 1570-1612, a hand colored copperplate engraving on paper, a fragment from the atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, compiled and published by cartographer Abraham Ortelius (Barbantian 1527-1598), plate engraving attributed to Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), showing major cities, rivers, islands, and the entire landmass of Africa, the stipple sea with jumping swordfish and a grumpy whale sits at the mouth of the Rio de la plata on the marginal coastline of South America, the title cartouche unfurls a window upheld by Renaissance caryatids, and in the lower right a smokey battle between Dutch and Portuguese ships. Sheet: 16 1/2" x 21 1/8" Plate: 14 7/8" x 19 7/8" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Some holes, losses, backed repairs, buckles, buckles at neat line, paper possibly trimmed, some yellowing, inscriptions in margin, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.