ARTIST: Jacques Peeters
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1692.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 7/8 x 7 1/4" (15 x 18.5 cm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: A classic map showing 17th century speculative cartography within the continent. Shows many large rivers and lakes including the twin lake source of the Nile located below the equator. The cartouche includes the pyramids, columns and merchants purchasing ivory. Appeared in Peeters "L'Atlas en Abrrege". Engraved by J. Harrewijn.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition. Original outline hand coloring.
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