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Georg Braun  &  Franz Hogenberg:  Aden Arabiae Foelicis Emporium Celeberrimi Nominis, quo ex India, Aethiopia ... [on sheet with] Mombaza [and] Quiloa [and] Cefala




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Title: Aden Arabiae Foelicis Emporium Celeberrimi Nominis, quo ex India, Aethiopia ... [on sheet with] Mombaza [and] Quiloa [and] Cefala

Map Maker: Georg Braun  &   Franz Hogenberg

Place / Date: Cologne / 1572

Coloring: Hand Colored

Size: 19 x 13 inches

Condition: VG

Price: $795.00

Inventory ID: 29376


Description:

The oldest obtainable printed view of Aden, with smaller views of 3 other African Harbors.

The harbors were among the most important ports along the Indian Ocean and were controlled by the Arabs and visited by the Vasco de Gama on his trip around the Cape of Good Hope and later seied by the Dutch & English.


Condition Description: Old Color. Minor repair at centerfold.


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