
Description
Descriptio Africae / Africa'. Drawn by Petrus Bertius, from his Latin edition of Barent Langenes' Caert Thresoor. Published 1603. Antique copperplate map. Size 11 x 17 cm | 4.0 x 6.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. There is text printed on the reverse side. Tags: Africa, Africa + Bertius, Africa + Bertius + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum, Africa + Bertius Petrus, Africa + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum
Reserve: $345.00
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Africae / Africa by Bertius / Langenes 1603 old antique vintage map plan chart
Estimate $400-$500
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Antique Maps Prints of Africa
Feb 12, 2026 2:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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