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North Africa Title: Barbariae et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerpen, Platin Date: 1570-92 Size: [33 x 50 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Uncolored Description: Original copper engraving, published in the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. A good and strong impression of this map. This antique map shows North Africa with the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coast. The map is equipped with many place names, rivers, mountains, towns, a small part of Italy, Sicily, the islands Corsica, Sardinia, Menorca, Mallorca, etc. The map is ornated with a large title cartouche in the upper margin, as well we find for decoration a sea monsters and a ship in the sea. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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