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5 - MOROCCO – MAP OF MOROCCO – BLAEU – ORTELIUS – “Fezzae et MAR…
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Estimate €120 - €150
Description
MOROCCO – MAP OF MOROCCO – BLAEU – ORTELIUS – “Fezzae et MAROCCHI regna Africae celeberrima”. [Fez and Morocco, the most famous kingdoms of Africa, as described by Abraham Ortelius]. 17th century. Engraved map in period colours. Lay paper. Title cartouche in the lower left-hand corner. Latin text on the reverse. Margins. Based on the cartographic work of Abraham Ortelius, this map presents a detailed illustration of one of the most famous regions of Africa in the 17th century. 46.5 x 56.5 cm. Condition A/B (trace of original vertical centre fold, a few small printing creases at the bottom of the map, very slight sun fading, a short tear in the upper margin at the centre fold).
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About the sale Autumn Leaves: Prints and Drawings
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Auction time 11/03/2026 at 1:00 PM
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