Antique Map of Mauritania 'Africa' by G. Ruscelli, 1574

Reference
BG-06225
Date
1574
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
34.2 x 42.3 cm (13.5 x 16.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 264

A very rare mid-16th century black and white map of North and West Africa called Mauritania by the Italian cartographic editor Girolamo Ruscelli. This print originates from the second edition of Ptolemy's 'Geografica'. Passe partout included, Italian text on verso.

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