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Central and northeastern Africa (Ethiopia). "Presbiteri Iohannis, sive, Abissinorum Imperii descriptio". Orig. copper-engraving, Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Antwerp, 1572. Original old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche (with a coat-of-arms), 4...
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Ortelius, Abraham
Ortelius
Antwerp
1572
Central and northeastern Africa (Ethiopia - Kingdom of Prester John). "Presbiteri Iohannis, sive, Abissinorum Imperii descriptio". Orig. copper-engraving, Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Antwerp, 1572. Original old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche (with a coat-of-arms), 4 elephants, 2 sea creatures and a sailing ship. 37,5:44 cm (14 3/4 x 17 1/4 inch.).
Norwich 11; V. d. Broecke 175; Koeman III, map 8720:31, ed. 31:041 (1592 Latin). - This beautiful map depicts the famous Kingdom of Prester John along with much of eastern and central Africa, including the two Ptolemaic lakes, the supposed source for the Nile River.