Old Map of Morocco, The Canary Islands, Madeira, Inset of Penon de Velez, 1605

€ 1 250

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1605
Mapmaker / artist: Jodocus Hondius the Elder (1563-1612), or Joost de Hondt, was one of the most prominent geographers and engravers of his time. His work did much to establish Am
Sheet size: 52 × 44 cm (20.5 × 17.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12169-1

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Professionally restored. Bit wrinkled, French text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Fessae et Marocchi Regna'. Original antique map of Morocco, extending south to Cape Bojador and , north to the Spanish Coast. Inset of Penon de Velez. Artists and Engravers: Jodocus Hondius the Elder (1563-1612), or Joost de Hondt, was one of the most prominent geographers and engravers of his time. His work did much to establish Amsterdam as the center of cartographic publishing in the seventeenth century. Born in Wakken but raised in Ghent, the young Jodocus worked as an engraver, instrument maker, and globe maker.

Condition: Good, professionally restored. Bit wrinkled, French text on verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1605
Overall size: 52 x 44 cm.
Image size: 48 x 35.5 cm.