Africa. Allard (Carel), Novissima et Perfectissima Africae Descriptio..., circa 1700
Africa. Allard (Carel), Novissima et Perfectissima Africae Descriptio..., circa 1700, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, uncoloured allegorical cartouche, slight creasing, some spotting and dust soiling, 500 x 580 mm
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Uncommon early decorative map of Africa based on De Wit's earlier map of Africa of circa 1670.This edition is the second state of the map, with some changes to the cartouche and title. There are also new notations referring to the climate added to the latitude gridlines on the left and right vertical margins.
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Africa. Allard (Carel), Novissima et Perfectissima Africae Descriptio..., circa 1700, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, uncoloured allegorical cartouche, slight creasing, some spotting and dust soiling, 500 x 580 mm
(Qty: 1)
Uncommon early decorative map of Africa based on De Wit's earlier map of Africa of circa 1670.This edition is the second state of the map, with some changes to the cartouche and title. There are also new notations referring to the climate added to the latitude gridlines on the left and right vertical margins.
