Ortelius, Abraham
Africae Tabula Nova.
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Eigenschaften
- Published: Platin , Antwerp
- Published date: 1592
- Type: Antique Map, map
- Technique: Copper engraving / later handcolor
- Category: Africa
- Issue date: 1592
- Size: 505 by 375mm (20 by 14¾ inches).
- Bibliography: Broe. 8 State 1; Betz The Mapping of Africa p.119 4th state.
- Stock number: 24045
- Condition: At the bottom left below the title cartouche with loss of image between longitude 340 and 360, this is skillfully repaired and redrawn. Minor visible. Still in very good condition. Full margins as published.
Article description
Article description
Original copper engraving, published in a 1592 Latin text edition of the famous atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand colored in wash and outline in the period. The map is ornated with the title cartouche, ships, sea monsters and animals. Ortelius decorative map of Africa with parts of the neighboring continent Asia and South America with a part of Brazil. The map is ornated with the title cartouche, ships, sea monsters and animals. The "privilegium" appears in the upper left corner.Broe. 8 State 1; Betz The Mapping of Africa p.119 4th state.
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