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1592 Ortelius Map of Central Africa -- Presbiteri

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MAP, Africa, Ortelius: Central Africa. Abraham Ortelius, Presbiteri Iohannis, sive, Abissinorum Imperii Descriptio, from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1579 (published). Hand Color. This great map depicts the central African king

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WEST AFRICA; ABYSSINIA: SUDAN, ETHIOPIA,: AND ERITREA. ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598)Presbiteri Iohannis, Sive, Abissinorum Imperii Descriptio. Antwerp: Ortelius, c. 1600. Double page copper-plate engraved map on laid paper, hand-colored, text

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Central Africa & The Congo Country 1886: Title/Content of Map: Central Africa & The Congo Country 1886 Date Printed: 1886 Cartographer: Major Greely Material/Medium: Paper Size: 10.5x12.5 inches The People's Family Atlas, Chicago Reserve: $3

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Ortelius Map of Africa 1570: Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), "Africae Tabula Nova," Antwerp, 1570. This hand colored map of Africa originates from Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." The map shows political divisions within Africa

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Ortelius Antique Map: Presbiteri Iohannis (Prester: Title/Content of Map: Presbiteri Iohannis (Prester John) Date Printed: 1603 Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius Material/Medium: Old hand color, good impression. Latin text on verso. From the first modern

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Philipss'Regional Wall Map of Central Africa: Title: Philipss'Regional Wall Map of Central Africa Cartographer: Date: 1962 Publisher: GEORGE PHILIPS & SON Size: 46Height - 38Width Additional Info: Bright, detailed map of Cemtral Africa showing to

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1602 Ortelius Map of Central France -- Limania: Title: 1602 Ortelius Map of Central France -- Limania Cartographer: A Ortelius Year / Place: 1602, Antwerp Map Dimension (in.): 3 X 4.1 in. This is a delightful smaller map of central France's Allier

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1602 Ortelius Map of Central France -- Biturigium: Title: 1602 Ortelius Map of Central France -- Biturigium Cartographer: A Ortelius Year / Place: 1602, Antwerp Map Dimension (in.): 3 X 4.2 in. This is a smaller map of central France with Bourges at t

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1873 Map of Central Africa: Author: Bartholomew Title: 1873 Map of Central Africa Medium: Ink on Paper Dimensions: 18.5"X14" Map of Central Africa dated 1873. Edited and by J.G. Bartholomew. Published by George Newnes in London.

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1871 Map of Central Africa: Author: Bartholomew Title: 1871 Map of Central Africa Medium: Ink on paper Dimensions: 13"X10.5" Map of Central Africa dated 1871. Engraved for John Bartholomew and co. Published in Edinburgh and Lond

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Abissinorum Regnu. Map by Mercator and Hondius.: [Africa] Abissinorum Regnu. Map of central Africa by Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, with a focus on the Nile, other rivers, lakes, and towns, especially those important for trade. Cartographically, the

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SOUTH CENTRAL AFRICA. Shows Zambesi river as circular! WELLER 1863 old map: TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'South Central Africa' The map shows early colonial Africa, with the variable hand coloured outline of the continent indicating early claims. The Zambesi river has not been fully

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Ortelius: Cornerstone Map of Africa, 1570: Title: Africae Tabula Nova Map maker: Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Place and Year: Antwerp, 1570 Dimensions: 50 x 37.6 cm (19.8 x 14.8 in) Technique: Copperplate engraving Coloring: Hand

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MAP, Africa, Ortelius: Ortelius' Cornerstone Map of Africa. Africa. Abraham Ortelius, Africae Tabula Nova, from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570 (dated). Black & White. This striking map is one of the cornerstone maps of Afric

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1579 Ortelius Map of Northern Africa -- Barbariae et: Reserve Reduced! Map Title/Content: 1579 Ortelius Map of Northern Africa -- Barbariae et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio Cartographer: A Ortelius Year / Place: 1579, Antwerp Map Dimension (in.): 12.9 X

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1579 Ortelius Map of Northern Africa -- Barbariae et: Title: 1579 Ortelius Map of Northern Africa -- Barbariae et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio Cartographer: A Ortelius Year / Place: 1579, Antwerp Map Dimension (in.): 12.9 X 20 in. This is an attractive

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1592 Ortelius Map of Central Africa -- Presbiteri

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Title/Content of Map: 1592 Ortelius Map of Central Africa -- Presbiteri Iohannis, sive Abissinorum Imperii Descriptio

Date: 1592 c., Antwerp

Cartographer: A Ortelius

Size: 14.8 X 17.3 in.

This is an outstanding map of most of central Africa.It shows the the central African kingdom of the mythical Christian king, Prester John, who, provided a stronghold against Barbarians and was an ally to the Crusaders. Ortelius created this map in part based on Gastaldi's 1564 map of Africa. The mythical twin lakes of Zaire and Zaflan are shown as the origin of the Nile, with the Mountains of the Moon located as the source of the lakes.Plenty of settlements are shown as well as two pair of large elephants and sea monsters and an Arabic ship in lower left. Two large strapwork cartouches decorate, one enclosing the title and the other with text of the legend. The dedication is to King David.Latin text on verso.

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Good.Nice strike.On laid paper.Watermark.Broad margins. Two places with wormholes in map. Several virtually unnoticeable splits in map restored on verso.Slight toning, mostly at edges.Issued centerfold.Original hand color.

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1592 Ortelius Map of Central Africa -- Presbiteri

Name: 1592 Ortelius Map of Central Africa -- Presbiteri
Brand: Abraham Ortelius
SKU: 75494901
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock