MAP, Africa, Jansson
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Description
Northern Africa. Jan Jansson, Nova Barbariae Descriptio, from Nieuwen Atlas, 1644 (circa). Hand Color. This decorative map of the whole of North Africa covers from Morocco to the Nile delta, with considerable spurious detail in the interior. The land is filled with all kinds of charming elements, including a pair of fanciful dragons, elephants, ostriches, antelopes and monkeys. An interesting little barge lies at the mouth of the Nile. The map is further embellished with decorative title and scale of miles cartouches and a compass rose. German text on verso, published in 1644-58.
LITERATURE: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8610:1B.
LITERATURE: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8610:1B.
Condition
A crisp impression with full contemporary color and light offsetting, toning and foxing. Grade: B+
Dimensions
13.9 x 20.6 in
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MAP, Africa, Jansson
Estimate $300 - $375
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