1620 – G. A. Magini – Descrittione dell’Africa

Title:                      “Descrittione dell’Africa e quella dell’isole; che a lei s’aspettano.”

Description:
Rare map of Africa continent. Comes from Giovanni Antonio Magini/ Leonardo Cernoti atlas “La Seconda Parte della Geografia di Cl. Tolomeo“, published by Galignani, in Padua 1620. Latin text on verso. Comes with 16 pages of Africa’s description text.

Cartographer:     Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555 – 1617)
Sheet size:          27.3 x 19.1 cm
Year:                     1620
Technique:           copper engraving
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Condition:
Very good condition! Attractive hand coloring.

​Due to the age of this map some imperfections to be expected!

This is an original antique map published in 1620 and NOT a modern copy or reprint!