Antique Map of Mauritania 'Africa' by G. Ruscelli, 1574

€ 264

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

Date: 1574
Sheet size: 34.2 × 42.3 cm (13.5 × 16.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-06225

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

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About this sheet

A very rare mid-16th century black and white map of North and West Africa called Mauritania by the Italian cartographic editor Girolamo Ruscelli. This print originates from the second edition of Ptolemy's 'Geografica'. Passe partout included, Italian text on verso.