Old Map of Morocco, The Canary Islands, Madeira, Inset of Penon de Velez, 1605

Reference
BG-12169-1
Date
1605
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
52.0 x 44.0 cm (20.5 x 17.3 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,250

Antique map titled 'Fessae et Marocchi Regna'. Original antique map of Morocco, extending south to Cape Bojador and , north to the Spanish Coast. Inset of Penon de Velez. Artists and Engravers: Jodocus Hondius the Elder (1563-1612), or Joost de Hondt, was one of the most prominent geographers and engravers of his time. His work did much to establish Amsterdam as the center of cartographic publishing in the seventeenth century. Born in Wakken but raised in Ghent, the young Jodocus worked as an engraver, instrument maker, and globe maker.

Artist: Jodocus Hondius the Elder (1563-1612), or Joost de Hondt, was one of the most prominent geographers and engravers of his time. His work did much to establish Amsterdam as the center of cartographic publishing in the seventeenth century. Born in Wakken but raised in Ghent, the young Jodocus worked as an engraver, instrument maker, and globe maker.

Condition: Good, professionally restored. Bit wrinkled, French text on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1605 Overall size: 52 x 44 cm. Image size: 48 x 35.5 cm.

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