1644 MAP of SOUTH AFRICA rare AUTHENTIC

img{max-width:100%} AETHIOPIA INFERIOR vel EXTERIOR Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 - 1638) Coloured map of South Africa. Printed in Amsterdam by Joan Blaeu in 1644. Engraved antique map of South Africa by Joan Blaeu. The beautiful cartouche shows tribal warriors with spears and bows, including turtles and monkeys. With sailing ships and various wild animals of Africa including elephants. Cartographer: Willem Janszoon Blaeu Title : Aethiopia Inferior, vel Exterior. Publisher: Year Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1644-55 Plate Size : 15 by x 19.5 " Sheet Size : 17 by 22" Worn, with damages and repairs Reference Van der Krogt, P.: Koeman's Atlantes Neerlandici, 8800:2 Attractive map of Southern Africa, shortly before the first Dutch settlement in the region. The area shown is from the Congo River basin around the Cape of Good Hope and up the east coast as far as northern present-day Mozambique. Many coastal names shown, including Mozambique Island, which was an important stop over for ships sailing to India and points east. To the north, one of the Ptolemaic lakes thought to be the source of the Nile is shown. Information on the interior is sparse, reflecting the lack of knowledge the Europeans had about the interior of Africa. =============================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution