Cartographer:
MERCATOR/HONDIUS
Title:
ABISSINORUM RUM SIVE Pretiofi Ioan: Imperiú.
Stock Code:
163
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Atlas:
Mercator Hondius Atlas
Edition:
Latin edition
Size: (W x H):
49cm x 34cm
19½ inches x 13½ inches
Date:
1623 Latin edition
Price:
£475
An attractive map of central Africa with an inset map of the Congo entitled ‘CONGI REGNI in Africa Chriftiani Nova Descriptio’. Lake shows the mythical lakes Zaire, Zembre and Zaflan.Title and scales each have their own strapwork cartouches. Ref: Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandica, volume I, 8720:1A
Fine condition.