Jodocus Hondius: Africa nova Tabula

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Jodocus Hondius : Africa nova Tabula

Hand Colored, Very Good; laid on acid-free tissue paper for long-term preservation. Lower left margin slightly extended due to the attachment to the atlas., Size : 407x554 (mm), 16.02x21.81 (Inches)

10 vignettes decorate the two sides, depicting peoples from various regions of Africa, and 6 city views in the top border depict Alcair, Alexandria, Alger, Tunis, Tanger, and Ceuta. Several ships sail in the oceans, followed by sea birds, and menaced by sea monsters. The cartouche in the lower right, although blank, is held up by two putti and is decorated with a memento mori.

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