
Description
Sources du Nil' (De L'Afrique). The map shows the route and source of the Blue Nile through what is now north west Ethiopia. The province of "Goyam" (now Gojjam) is marked. The source of the White Nile note having been discovered until the 19th century and confirmed by Henry Morton Stanley as Lake Victoria. Lake Tana is shown as "Bed Lac". A number of orthodox monasteries are shown. by Mallet, Allain Manesson. Published 1683. Original 17th century copperplate map. Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side. Tags: Abyssinia, Blue Nile, Du Nil, Ethiopia, Ethiopia + Description de l'Univers, Ethiopia + Mallet, Ethiopia + Mallet + Description de l'Univers, Ethiopia + Mallet Allain Manesson
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ABYSSINIA. Source of the Blue Nile, Ethiopia. Lake Tana. Nil. MALLET 1683 map
Estimate $60-$70
Starting Price
$30
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Feb 12, 2026 2:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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