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Frederick De Wit: Totius Africae Accuratissima Tabula . . .
Title: Totius Africae Accuratissima Tabula . . . Map Maker: Frederick De Wit
Description: Nice example of De Wit's prototype map of Africa. The map became the standard for subsequent maps of Africa, and was reissued with minor changes by Danckerts, De Ram, Visscher and others, over next 30 years. There are a number of notable deep inlets on the southeast coast. The large lakes and numerous rivers are also of note. The origin of the Nile is based upon Ptolemy. The kingdom of Monomotapa comes down a far as the Rio de Infante. There are few names in the interior of the Cape. Decorative title cartouche and a number of animal vignettes within the map. Condition Description: Minor abrasion at lower centerfold, else a nice old color example.
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