Title: Africae Tabula Nova Author: Münster, Sebastian Place: Basel Publisher: Sebastian Petri Date: c.1598 Description: Woodcut map. 30.5x35.5 cm. (12x13¾"). Based on Ortelius’ map of 1570, this map appears in the later editions of Munster's Cosmographia. It depicts the continent with a jagged coastline with several prominent bays. In the interior there are several large lakes, including the twin lakes source of the Nile. The coast of Brazil appears in the lower left corner. Two small ships, a sea monster and a block-style title cartouche decorate the map. German text and illustration on verso. Lot Amendments Condition: Slight fading along centerfold, very good. Item number: 244798
Title: Africae Tabula Nova Author: Münster, Sebastian Place: Basel Publisher: Sebastian Petri Date: c.1598 Description: Woodcut map. 30.5x35.5 cm. (12x13¾"). Based on Ortelius’ map of 1570, this map appears in the later editions of Munster's Cosmographia. It depicts the continent with a jagged coastline with several prominent bays. In the interior there are several large lakes, including the twin lakes source of the Nile. The coast of Brazil appears in the lower left corner. Two small ships, a sea monster and a block-style title cartouche decorate the map. German text and illustration on verso. Lot Amendments Condition: Slight fading along centerfold, very good. Item number: 244798
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