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Gastaldi 1606 Map of Africa 108951

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Maps, Atlases & Globes Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Gastaldi 1606 Map of Africa  108951
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Gastaldi's 1606 (1556) map of "parte De La Frica", which stretches from "Libia Interior" at the top to Castel de la Nuna in Guinea at the southern tip of Africa. Typical of Gastaldi, the map is full of charicatures: camels, monkeys, elephants, lions and leopard. Villages of differing types are shown. Trading among natives is depicted, and more. About 12 x 15". some discoloration along the vertical center fold. This is a choice early rendition of Africa. Gastaldi was considered the bets of the cartographers of the period. City: State: Date: