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Barbariae Et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio.

Barbariae Et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio.

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A detailed and very distinctive map of North Africa with the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic coast. The Atlas mountain range is shown in relief and from it various waterways flow north and south. This important and decorative map appeared in 'the first modern atlas', and is adorned with a sailing ship and sea monsters. One of the first up-to-date maps covering Morocco to Tunisia.

region: Maps of Northern Africa
mapmaker: A.Ortelius
place and date of publication: Antwerp 1570-1592
medium and colour: copperplate, Coloured
size in cms: 49.5 x 32.5
ref: 29800
price: £ 520

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