Maps, Africa, Ortelius
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"Africae Tabula Nova edita Antwerpiae 1570" Copper etching from "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius. Very fine original hand coloring. Text on reverse side: Latin. Original hand coloring.
One of the first maps of all of Africa with great detail for such an early age. In the lower left isthe northeast coast of Brazil.
Original antique print
General age toning. Margins have some traces of age and use. Some small areals of thin paper along centerfold (only seen when held agains light) In general very nice condition of this very beautiful map of Africa.
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