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Antique Maps of North Africa This is a selection of our historic maps of North Africa. Please contact us if you are searching for a special map. |
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“Charte von Nord-Africa Nach den neuesten Entdeckungen". Map of the Sahara desert. Anonymous copper etching. Prag, 1810. Some original hand outline coloring. Map of the Sahara desert. from Autadal Hadschi to Wangara (Ungara) and from the North African coast to Kafaba and Melli Lamlem. A very detailted map! Clean. Several nearly invisible vertical and horizontal folds (ironed out) to make map fit small book size. 29.8 x 40.9 cm (11.7 x 16.12"). $ 290.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1640 |
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"Africum Pelagus. Aphrica Minor" Wood cut by Sebastian Muenster after Mela, 1574. This very early map of North Africa shows part of the northern coast with Tunisia in the center. At the top of the image are Sardinia and Sicily. Malta is shown as Melita. The map image is on a page of text (Old German) . On the backside is more text. there are some small repairs that are visible only on backside. Light creasing in left margin. Light fraying on upper margin edge. Image: 12.5 x 14.7 cm ( 4.9 x 5.7 ") $ 190.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1632 |
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"Carthaginis Celeberrimisinus Typus" Copper etching by Abraham Ortelius Hand coloring. Dated 1585. Detailed map of the coast from Bona on the left to Aphrica ol. Aphrodiseum on the right. In the upper right is the Italian island of Pantelleria. Part of the aquaduct of Cartago is shown. In the lower center is Arsenale Tunis. Notice the historical sailing vessels in the sea. The upper and left margins have been added very professionally. A few minor spots in margins. 14.1 x 23 cm ( 5.5 x 9 ") $ 220.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1633 |
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"Egyptus Hondierna. Ex itinerario Celeberrimi Viri, Pauli Lucae Franci......." Copper engraving by Johann Baptista Homann c 1740. Original hand coloring. Fine historical map of Eygpt with the Nile River helping focus on the location of the settlement of the area. In the lower left are interesting details of Eygptian civilization such as the pyramids, the caves for mummies, the cataracts of the Nile and a special place where chickens are kept to sell in Cairo. Upper margin has been widened. A few hardly visible creases. A few minimal spots. 55 x 46.7 cm ( 21.6 x 18.3 ") $ 840.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1626 |
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"Aegyptvs Antiqua" Copper engraving ca 1650. This map is anonymous. Modern hand coloring. Seldom found! The map is west-oriented with "north" on the right side. This is an extremely interesting map because of the interesting early names. The language of the map is Latin. The mapmaker used the Ortelius map as example. Map has two vertical folds. The centerfold has been reinforced on the backside. The map has some light scattered spotting, some caused from water. The spots are really not disturbing on a map of this age. Small piece of upper right margin corner missing. 37 x 50 cm ( 14.5 x 19.6 ") $ 950.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1625 |
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"Carte De L Empire De Maroc" Wood engraving from an illustrated work ca 1880. The names used on the map are French and North African. Interesting map showing the detailed waterways. Reverse side is printed. Vertical centerfold. 22.2 x 33 cm ( 8.7 x 12.9 ") $ 70.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1639 |
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"Tunis u. westl. theil von Tripoli". Steel engraving map from Flemming in Glogau, ca 1850. Original outline coloring. Detailed map of northern Tunesia and its many islands. In the lower right is part of Lybia. In the upper right corner is the soutwest part of Sicily. Malta is on the right margin edge near the center. Very clean map in good condition. 35.5 x 31.7 cm ( 13.9 x 12.4 ") $ 185.00 Order nr. NORTHAFRICA1638 |
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Karte von Aegypten Map reaches as far south as the Congo river in the lower left and the Indian Ocean in the lower right. Wood engraving, ca 1875. Backside is printed. Narrow margins. 18.5 x 12.4 cm ( 7.2 x 4.8 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA 1604 |
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"Karte der Provinzen Oran and Constantine" Pen lithograph with original hand outline coloring (very light green). Published by Flemming in Glogau ca 1860. The very detailed upper image shows Oran in the center of the coastal area shown. In the upper left is an inset with a plan of Oran. The scan did not take in the upper line right above the inset. The bottom image shows Constantine and the surrounding area in great deatail. In the Upper right is an inset with a plan of Bona and on the left an inset with a plan of Constantine. The detail on this map makes it very special! Map is very clean with a clear impression. There are four tiny pin holes in upper margin and a miniscule repaired tear in left margin. Two small almost invisible creases in image. Condition is Almost Very Good. 42 x 32.4 cm (16.5 x 12.7 ") $ 170.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1600 |
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“Carte Generale des Costes de L'Europe sur L'Ocean Comprises depuis Drontheim en Norvege jusques au Detroit de Gibraltar! Copper etching by Pierre Mortier. Published by “Depot de la Marine". Paris, 1693 This extra large sea chart shows The North Sea and the eastern partof the North Atlantic. Portolan chart of Western Europe showing the coast lines of Norway, Denmark, the North Sea coast of Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, the Atlantic coast of Span, Portugal, Great Britain, Ireland and all the islands along the mentioned coastlines. Also shown: Madera, Porto Sancto, the Azore Islands, the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, the Faroese Islands, the Hebrides, St. Kilda, Rokol Island and the west coast of Iceland. Map has general age toning. Upper margin is narrow. 60 x 85.5 cm (23.6 x 33.7"). $ 1800.00 Order Nr. BRIT ISHISLES1154 |
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“Noerdliche Afrika". (Northern Africa.) Steel engraving. 1846. Some faint bortderline coloring. Map shows Egypt and, LIbya, Nubia (Ethiopia), a large portion of the Red Sea and the western part of Saudi Arabia including Mekka and Medina in great detail! Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins. Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2"). $ 180.00 Order Nr NORTHAFRICA1637 |
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"Egypte, Nubie et Abissinie". Copper etching by Rigobert Bonne (1729-ca 1795). Published ca 1770. Modern hand coloring. In the upper left is the Mediterranean and the Nile Delta. The map reaches as far north as Beirut and Damascus. In the east is the Red Sea and Saudia Arabia as far south as the Golf of Aden. At the bottom of the map is the Awash river. Light browning above centerfold on right side. Very minimal spotting in margins. Light water stain in upper left and lower left margin corners. General condition is Almost Very Good. 34.3 x 23 cm ( 13.5 x 9 ") $ 190.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1599 |
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Barbarie Tripoli Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin. 13.4 x 19.3 cm ( 5.2 x 7.5 ") $ 80.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1627 |
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Barbarie - Ginieni, Monestierm Sousse Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin. 13.2 x 20 cm ( 5.1 x 7.8 ") $ 80.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1628 |
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Baye de Tanger Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin. 12.6 x 19.7 cm ( 4.9 x 7.7 ") $ 80.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1629 |
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“Das Reich der Kalifen in seiner groessten Ausdehnung". (The caliphs empire. Largest extension.) Steel etching by W. Behrens. 1846. Faint borderline coloring. Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins. Two tiny repaired tears in margins. Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2"). $ 180.00 Order Nr. MEDITERRANEAN1363 |
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"Nordoestliches Afrika". Lithograph by G. Marx for A Scobel and K. Taenzler, ca 1860. Printed in color. Very detailed map of northeastern Africa. In the upper right is an inset of Somalia and the island of Socotra. A colored key shows the various colonial domains of Europe. Map extends as far south as the Congo and Lake Victoria. Map has a horizontal fold as issued. Small repair in right margin on fold. Small repaired tear on lower margin edge. 46.7 x 38.5 cm ( 18.3 x 15.1 ") $ 50.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1636 |
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"Carte Des Côtes De Barbarie ou les Royaumes, de Maroc, de Fez, d'Alger, de Tunis, et de Tripoli avec les Pays Circonvoisins". Copper engraving by M. Bonne, ca 1765. Hand outline coloring. Detailed map of northern Africa showing the areas that had been explored at the time. Map has a vertical centerfold. Bottom margin is narrow. A few light spots. Light browning in margins. 30.7 x 44 cm ( 12 x 17.3 ") $ 190.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1631 |
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"Africae Propiae Tabula In qua Punica regna uides; Tyrios, et Agenoris urbem." Copper etching by Abraham Ortelius in original hand coloring. Dated 1590. This map was one of the "historical maps" of Abraham Ortelius. Toward the end of his life he worked more on maps showing Classical history rather than geography of the time. He combined modern geographical knowledge with the historical knowledge and nomenclature of Ptolemy's maps. This map shows northern Africa from Mostaganem in Algeria to Bengasi in Libyia. Part of Sicly and the Aeolian Islands are in the north. Malta and the Pelagie Islands are shown east of Tunesia. Mountains and seasonal rivers are shown. The names of the various tribes shown are Classical names. In the lower left corner is a decorative inset with a plan of Carthage. At the bottom are the sources used for positioning the various towns. Notice the very decotative title cartouche in the upper right with relaxed cherubs. Below the cartouche is a dedication. Verso: Text in Latin. Very minimal spotting in margins. There is a brown area over most of the title. Along the centerfold is browning. On the bottom margin near the centerfold are two stained lines and two small spots. General condition is Almost Very Good. 33.4 x 48.5 cm (13.1 x 19 ") $ 830.00 Order Nr. North Africa 1593 |
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"Fessae et Marocchi Regna". Copper etching by J. Hondius, ca 1610. Fine modern hand coloring. Very decorative map showing northwest Africa. Notice the Canary Islands in the lower left and Madeira to the north. In the upper left is an inset of Peñon de Velez. Historical sailing vessels are sailing the Atlantic.On the backside is text in French describing the area shown on map. Map has wide margins with some light smudging on edges. Small repaired tear on bottom margin edge. Very tiny piece of lower right margin corner is missing. Fine creases on lower part of centerfold. General condition is otherwise Almost Very Goof for a map this old. 35.2 x 48 cm (13.8 x 18.8 ") $680.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1619 |
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"Carte du territoire des Kroumirs pour suivre les opérations de notre corps d'expedition en Tunisie".,Wood engraving by Morieu in Paris for "Le Monde Illustré", ca 1885. Very detailed map of northern Tunisia. The seacoast reaches from La Calle in the upper left to Cap Golma in the upper right. In the south is Beni Mazen. Map has light vertical center crease. A few very light spots in margins. Backside is printed. 21 x 32 cm ( 8.2 x 12.5 ") $35.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1618 |
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"Die Barbaresken Staaten: Marokko, Algerien, Tunis, Tripoli" Wood engraving from "Orbis
Pictus" by Otto Spamer, 1870. 9.3 x 25.5 cm ( 3.6 x 10 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA 1592 |
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Upper image: "Partie
Occidentale De La Turquie D'Afrique......." Copper engraving dated 1748. Original hand coloring. The upper image shows the coast from the kingdom of Fez on the left to the Kingdom of Tripoli on the right. The lower image reaches from Smeida and Sbica on the Golf of Sidra to Jerusalem on the right. A few very minor spots. Lower margin is a bit frayed. 16 x 15.5 cm (6.3 x 6.1") $ 135.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1634 |
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"Die Laender des Pascha von Aegypten Nubien Arabien Syrien.....1849." Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring. Map shows the area ruled by the Pascha of Eygpt in 1849. The map reaches as far south as Kaffa, Ajan and the Mountains of the Moon. Map has some light scattered spotting in margins and some very minor spotting in map image. Light age toning.Overall conditon is otherwise Good. 26.3 x 21.2 cm ( 10.2 x 8.3 ") $ 85.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1613 |
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"Die Laender des Pascha von Aegypten Nubien Arabien Syrien.....1849." Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring. Map shows the area ruled by the Pascha of Eygpt in 1849. The map reaches as far south as Kaffa, Ajan and the Mountains of the Moon. Map has horizontal centerfold. Overall light age toning. Light browning on outer margin edges. 26.4 x 21.5 cm ( 10.3 x 8.4 ") $ 70.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1635 |
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"Marocco, Algier und Tunis, 1849". Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring. Map shows the norther coast of africa from Cape Noun in the west to Tripolis. In the lower left is a detailed inset showing the layout of the town of Morocco. In the center is a detailed plan of the city of algiers and the surrounding area. In the lower right is a detailed plan of Constantine. Map has a few very minor spots in margins. General condition is Better than Good. 20.8 x 26.8 cm ( 8.1 x 10.5 ") $ 85.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1614 |
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Canary Islands." Karte von
der westlichen Kueste von
Africa....." Copper etching in very
delicate modern coloring of the Several folds to fit small book size, and right margin is typically slanted for binding fold.Condition is near Excellent. 24.5 x 19.5 cm ( 9.7 x 7.7") $ 225.00 Order Nr. ESPAÑA1029 |
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"Egitto Nvova Tavola".
Copper etching from: "Geographia" by
Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by
Willibald Pirckheimer. This map concentrates on the area of the Nile Delta. In the lower right is part of the Red Sea. Italian text on backside describes Eygpt. Map impression is not strong. Print shows
through a bit in right margin. Browning along centerfold.
Map is otherwise clean. Overall condition is 17.5 x 24.4 cm ( 6.8 x 9.6 ") $ 320.00 Order Nr. North Africa 1595 |
"Tabvla Africæ IIII". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald
Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus
Meletius 1562 in Venice.This interesting map projection shows northern Africa with southern Europe and part of the Middle East. Notice the Canary Islands
off the western coast. The Nile river is shown in its entire length with various tributaries. In the upper left is part of the Persian Gulf.
Italian text on backside gives locations by map degrees and sun position of major towns and cities located on map.Map has a light impression. Browning along centerfold. Some miniscule holes along centerfold have been repaired. Some text showing
from backside. Map is clean. Overall condition is Better than Good considering the age of this map.17.7 x 24 cm ( 6.9 x 9.4 ")
$ 350.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1596 SOLD
"Marmarica Nvova Tavola". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus
Meletius 1562 in Venice.Like the maps above, this map is full of interesting ancient names. To the right is Eygpt with most of the course of the Nile river.
The map reaches in the west to include Cyrenaica and part of Nubia. Italian text on part of backside describes the area shown.Browning along centerfold. Very minor repairs on centerfold. Map impression is medium. Overall condition is Better than Good
considering the age of the map.17.7 x 24.5 cm ( 6.9 x 9.6 ")
$ 320.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1597
"Tabula Arfricae III".Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus
Meletius 1562 in Venice.This map shows about the same area as the previous map, from Cyrenaica in the west to the Red Sea in the East. This map shows the antique geography with older names. On the back side is location information in Italian about the most important places shown. By looking at the course of the Nile, one can see that the map does not reach as far south as the previous map.
This map is very clean and except for hardly visible browning along the centerfold, the condition is Very Good.Map has strong, clear impression.
17.5 x 24.5 cm ( 6.9 x 9.6 ")
$ 365.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1598
"Tabvla Aphricæ II". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.
Northern Africa from Numidia in the west to the Gulf of Sirte in the east. Malta and other islands are shown to the north of the coast. On the backside is a description in Italian of the area shown on the map.
Light browning along centerfold. Minor repairs on centerfold that are hardly visible. Lower border is lightly printed. General condition is otherwise Better than Good for a map this age.
17.7 x 24.4 cm ( 6.9 x 9.6 ")
$ 320.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1599
"Mauritania Nvova Tavola" Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.
The area of Mauritania was once larger than today. It reached as far east as to include part of Libya. The southern part of the map reaches as far east as present-day Nigeria. Notice the Canary Islands and Madeira in the upper left. Backside has text in Italian about the region shown on the map.
The map has light browning and repaired holes along centerfold. Upper margin is narrow. General condition is Good for a map of this age.
17.7 x 24.2 cm ( 6.9 x 9.5 ")
$ 320.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1601
"Africa Minor Nvova Tavola". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.
Algeria, Tunisia and Libya are shown on this map of the ancient world. Notice that it reaches south almost to the Equator. In the Mediterranean are Panteleria, Linosa and Lampedusa and Malta. Djerba and other small islands are shown off the coast of Tunisia. On the backside is an article in Italian about this area.
Map has clear strong print. Light browning and hardly visible repairs along centerfold. One spot on lower left edge. Condition is Better than Good for a map of this age.
17.5 x 24.2 cm (6.8 x 9.5 ")
$ 320.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1602
"Tavla Apricae I". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.
Northwestern Africa is shown on this historical map which reaches a bit further east than Algiers. In the upper left is part of Spain with some of the Balearic islands. Text in Italian on the backside gives historical and topographical data of the region shown.
Light browning and small repaired wormholes along centerfold. Otherwise the condition is Better than Good.
17.7 x 24.5 cm ( 6.9 x 9.6 ")
$ 320.00
Order Nr. North Africa 1603
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"Carte de L'Arabie, de Golfe Persique, et
de la Mer Rouge, avec Egypte, La Nubie, et
L'Abessine."Copper The title describes the area shown on this
map. In the west is the entire course of the Nile river.
Notice the many small islands that are Map in Very Good condition. 21.5 x 31.9 cm ( 8.4 x 12.5 ") $ 275.00 Order Nr. MIDDLEEAST1847 |
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" Landtaffel Africe". Inset: "Beschreibung des Landts Mauritanien". " Woodcut from the "Cosmographia" acording to Ptolomy by Sebastian Münster. Published in Basel 1574. The original map was drawn by Pomponius Mela, a Roman geographer born in Tingentera, Spain. In 43 A.D. he finished a geographical work first known as "De situ orbis" and later "De chorographia". After bookprinting became possible this work was widely known. This map shows Northwest Africa from Marocco to Algeria. A decorative ship is in the Mediterranean north of Ceasarea. Verso: Text in German. Condition is almost Very Good. 25.5 x 28 (top) 33 (bottom) cm. (10 x 11" ( 13"). $ 360.00 Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1556 |
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"Africa ex bello Africano. C. Julii Caesaris". Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.
Shows the coast of northern Africa with emphasis on the area around Carthago at the time of Roman occupation. The inset is titled: "Aegyptus ex Bello Alexandrino C. Julii Caesaris". The mouth of the Nile is shown with the names of the settlements.
Vertical center fold. Light toning and light scattered spotting. Light creases in left margin. Condition is Almost Very Good.
15 x 22.5 cm ( 5.9 x 8.9 ")
$ 85.00
Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1561
"Lybia ad mentem Herodoti". Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.
Shows the area of northern Africa to the east of the map above. It was drawn according to the memory of Herodotus.
Vertical center fold. Light toning and browning on edges. Print from previous page shows lightly in some areas. Condition is Almost Very Good.
15.7 x 22.7 cm ( 6.2 x 8.9 ")
$ 85.00
Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1562
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