Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
BARBARIA AFRICANA, ET BILEDULGERID.
Stock Code:
5365
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
27.5cm x 20cm
11 inches x 8 inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£145
Map of the western part of North Africa, including the Canary Islands, most of the Meditteranean, and European coastline from Spain to Albania. Latin text at along top edge of map. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher.
Very good condition. Good margins.