3588809. JODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1611). Map of Africa: Nova Africae Tabula.
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3588809. JODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1611). Map of Africa: Nova Africae Tabula.
Description
Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Nova Africae Tabula Auctore Jodoco Hondio, colored copper, Amsterdam around 1610, ca. 37.5 x 50.5 cm, sheet size approx. 45 x 54 cm, loosely mounted in a passe-partout, total approx. 53 x 66 cm
Old coloured map of Africa, which first appeared in the Mercator-Hondius Atlas of 1606. With title cartouche at the bottom left, there are sailing ships and sea monsters in the oceans.
Condition
Small tear at the upper edge, slightly browned overall and with faint spots.
3588809. JODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1611). Map of Africa: Nova Africae Tabula.
Description
Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Nova Africae Tabula Auctore Jodoco Hondio, colored copper, Amsterdam around 1610, ca. 37.5 x 50.5 cm, sheet size approx. 45 x 54 cm, loosely mounted in a passe-partout, total approx. 53 x 66 cm
Old coloured map of Africa, which first appeared in the Mercator-Hondius Atlas of 1606. With title cartouche at the bottom left, there are sailing ships and sea monsters in the oceans.
Condition
Small tear at the upper edge, slightly browned overall and with faint spots.