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Friday 15 December 2023, 11:00 AM • Rome

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Africa orientale - Janssonius, Johannes

Aethiopia superior vel interior vulgo Abyssinia sive presbiteri ioannis imperium., 1638

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49.5x38.5 cm
Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Ianssonium, 1638. Copperplate engraving colored with watercolour. The card is adorned with an artistic cartouche. Measures 49.5 x 38.5 plus margins. 

Specialist Notes

Important and rare map of East Africa depicting the ancient empire of the mythical priest John which included southern Egypt, Monzabico, northern Ethiopia and part of Congo. Small tears and gaps at the bottom margin.

Condition report

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