Classic 18th century map of Africa
Africa Iuxta Navigationes et Observationes Recentissimas Aucta...
Augsburg, c.1720. Original colour. 500 x 580mm.
£780.00
Description
A large and decorative map although, according to Tooley, 'extraordinarily inaccurate', with the Nile extending further south than Lake Zaire, and every inch of the map filled with fictitious detail.
A delightful title cartouche, designed by Gottfried Rogg with a dragon, crocodile, parrots and pyramids, fills the lower left corner.
Condition:
A fine exampleReferences:
TOOLEY: p.110; NORWICH:Related products
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