"Aegyptus Antiqua"

Hand-colored copper etching by Pierre Duval (1618-1683). Slightly changed by adding a little inset map showing Turkey, Cyprus, Near East using the map by Johannes Jansson as model.

Showing the run of the River Nile to the Isle of Philae and the Mediterranean coast line well into Libya to Paraetonium and a stretch beyond. Further east of we see the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula and the further coast line up to Ashkelon in Israel.

Very nice hand coloring. Published in a quart-size book, page nr. 260. Right margin has been professionally widened.
Minor signs of age an use. A few light spots in margins.

37 x 50 cm ( 14.5 x 19.6 ")

$ 480.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA256149

"Aegyptus Antiqua"

Copper etching slightly altered after the map by Johannes Jansonius (1588-1664) with an added inset map showing Turkey, Cyprus, Crete and the Near East coast line. Map showsthe run of the River Nile to the Isle of Philae and the Mediterranean coast line well into Libya to Paraetonium and a stretch beyond. Further east of we see the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula and the further coast line up to Ashkelon in Israel.

It was published in a book 8° (Vol. IV, page 149). Therefore it had been folded several times to fit book size.

Narrow margins all around. Left side tear that reaches in image has been repaired.
Light creasing in lower area.

37 x 50 cm ( 14.5 x 19.6 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA256150

"Algerien, Marokko und Tunis"

Detailed map published 1892 of northern Africa.

Vertical centerfold. Very light age toning.

21 x 26 cm ( 8.2 x 10.2 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICAMAP249275

"Aegypti Antiquae Tabula a F. Delamarche 1829"

Map shows what was known as ancient Egypt with early names of the settlements along the Nile River.

Copper engraving by F. Delamarche, published in Paris 1832. Original outline coloring.
Original centerfold has been flattened. Very minor signs of age and use in margins.

28 x 28 cm ( 11 x 11 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA242126

Libyia"

Rare copper engraving map by Joshua Archer (1792-1863)
Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1847.
Very attractive original hand coloring. Ancient names of towns and peoples.
Light natural age toning in margins.

Map image: 14 x 9" (5.5 x 3.5")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA255160

"Afrique ancienne a l'usage des Colleges"

Hand-colored lithograph showing the Western Mediterranean See with focus on North Africa. Place names and names of political divisions are Antique French. There is a small inset of the area of ancient Cartago.

Map does not disclose author. But the publisher was Librairie de Hachette and dated Paris, 1833.

Very good condition. Vertical centerfold to fit original book size.

Map image: 17 x 21 cm (ca. 6.7 x 8.3")

$ 115.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page. Here 30% = $ 80.50)

Order Nr. MEDITERRANEAN255874

"Charte zu den Entdeckungsreisen im Nördlichen und Mittleren Africa von Dr. Oudney, Major Denham und Capit. Clapperton von der Koenig. Marine in den Jahren 1822, 23 und 24"

Lithographic map.

Published by Geographisches Institut Weimar, 1827

The north of this African discovery map shows the beginning of the expedition the explorers took: Starting from the Gulf of Sidra in Tripoli, the path follows almost straight south to Morzuk, side tracking west to Ghart, then further straight south through the Sahara to Lake Chad, turning south-west to Kalawawa after a trip south and back to Makkaray. Mapping ends in Kalawawa. But it shows other routes taken by others straight to the Gulf of Guinea.

Inset map of Lake Chad and surrounding.

Very detailed map of an area where little was know about in the early 19th century.

Very good condition. Very clean map. A few light creases. A couple of thin paper spots.

Map image: 58 x 40,5 cm (ca. 22.8 x 15.9")

$ 420.00

Order Nr. AFRICA256160

"Carte du Sahara d'apres dernieres explorations 1830-1855"

Wood engraving published 1858. On the reverse side is information about some of the early explorations of northern Africa.
The various exploration routes ae shown.

15 x 24 cm ( 5.9 x 9.4 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA243687

"Nieuwe Pascaart voor een Gedeelte van de Zeekusten Van Barbara. Beginnende van C. Mesurata Tot Cap Rufato Als Mede de West-kust van Candia door Vooght Geometra t'Amsterdam by Johannes Van KeulenÉ"

South-oriented map of Coast line of the Gulf of Sidra in Libya between Misrata in the West to Benghasi in the East. With the small and larger harbor tows in between: Sorte, Ras Lanouf, Brega, Ajdabiya (all of these places in the old way of spelling).

Hand-colored copper etching: Published by Johannes van Keulen (1654-1711)

Amsterdam, ca. 1680

Decorative title cartouche. Crowned coat of arms with three crescents on red ground, held by an armed soldier and a king. Lower right mileage indicator in three languages. Map nr. XIX (19). Reverse side without text. Margins narrow. Map is generally in good condition with light natural age toning.
A few signs of age and use..

Map image: 51 x 59 cm (ca. 20 x 23.2")

$ 2200.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA256161

"Algerie et Tunesie"

Wood engraving map published ca 1890. On the reverse side is
French text about this region of North Africa.

Overall light age toning.

Image: 18 x 25 cm ( 7 x 9.8")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA255703

"Mauritania, Numidia, Etc."

Rare copper engraving map by Joshua Archer (1792-1863)
Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1847.
Very attractive original hand coloring. Ancient names of towns and topography.
Light natural age toning in margins.

Map image: 9 x 14 cm ( 3.5 x 5.5")

$ 175.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICAMAP255140

"Agyptus Antigua"

Rare copper engraving map by Joshua Archer (1792-1863)
Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1847.
Very attractive original hand coloring. Ancient names of towns and topography.
Light natural age toning in margins.

Map image: 14 x 9" (5.5 x 3.5")

$ 175.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA255155

"Egypte et Cyrenaique"

Copper engraving map by Jaques Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704).
Published in Paris by Chez Arkstree et Merkusm 1742.51.
From "L'Histoire Universelle despuis la commencement du monde,
jusqu a present, traduit de l'anglois d une societe de gens de letrtres"

Very attractive hand coloring. Two original vertical folds to fit book size.
Light scattered spotting in margins.

Map image: 20 x 31.5cm (7.8 x 12.4 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr.NORTHAFRICA252928

"Carte d'une partie de L'Afrique Occidentale dressee sous la direction De Mr. L'Admiral Fleuriot Langle"

Wood engraving by Erhard after Bauer in 1872. Published 1877.

Map shows the routes taken by Fleuriot de Langle on his expeditions in eastern Africa.

Reverse side is printed with a partial article of Fleuriot de Langle.

24 x 16 cm ( 9.4 x 6.2 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. MAPAFRICA242307

ãTabula Aphricae II"

Copper etching by Girolamo Porro (ca. 1520-1604) after Claudius Ptolemy

Published in ãGeographiae Universae" by Giovanni Antonio Nagini

Venice, 1597 to 1610

Shows the Mediterranean coast line of Tunesia and Libya in this
typical Ptolemean style of early exploration of Geography.
Also shown: Sicily, Sardinia, Malta. 

Reverse side with text print and repair of tear in lower right map margin corner

13,1 x 17,4 cm (ca. 5.1 x 6.8")

$ 280.00 (Please see discount at top of this page. Here 30% = $ 196.00)

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA254697

"Landtaffel Africe"

In inset cartouche: "Beschreibung des Landes Mauretanien" (Deskription of Mauritania)

Type print: Woodcut

Published in: "Roemische Historien" (Roman Histories)

Author: Polybius (ca. 200 BC - ca. 118 BC)

Translated by: Wilhelm Xylander (1532-1576) His name latinized from: Holtzman)

Published by: Sebastian Henricpetri (1546-1627)

Published in: Basel, 1574

Size of print: 25,5 x 28 / 33 cm (ca. 10 x 11 / 11.8") Trapezoid like most Ptolomean maps

Page size: 31 x 38,8 cm (ca. 12.2 x 15.3")

Reverse side has text print as described in German. Beautiful type setting!

Condition: Very good.

Rarity: Extremely rare!

$ 800.00

Order Nr. AFRICA239952

Map has little to do with the modern "Islamic Republic of Mauretania". It actually shows only the very northern part of this state. The title refers to ancient historic understanding of the "Maghreb" It really shows, by modern geography, Morocco, Algeria, Tunesia and the westernmost part of Libya. In outlines we see southern and eastern Spain up to the Balearics. Interesting in the extreme west off the Atlantic coast the map shows "Erythia" (Erytheia) one suspected island of the Canary Island group. Erytheia was the island where, according to Greek mythology, Hercules had the task to fetch the Golden Apples, which were supposed to be held hidden in the Hesperides' garden in the most western part of the then known world. Erytheia was one of the Hesperides.

The "Roman Histories" by Polybius were among the most important writings about Hellenistic history and the upcoming importance of the Roman Empire. Xylander, an all-round intellectual scholar, translated the book from the original Greek rather than reproducing the existing Latin translation. The entire work comprised originally 40 volumes, of which most are lost. The ones preserved contain maps of the Mediteranian countries: Greece, Macedonia, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Mauretania, Italy and a few others. Polybius used the maps of Ptolomy.

ãDe Cust van Barbaryen van C. Blanco tot C. de Geer"

MOrocco - Atlantic coastline from Cape Blanco to Cape Geer. Map centers on Safi and Essauoira

ãDe zuydhoek van't Eylandt Fayal"

Faial - Azores

ãDe Reede voor de Stadt Angra in't eylandt Tercera"

Angra Azores

ãDe Eylanden van Madera en Porto Santo"

Madeira and Porto Santo - Azores

5 copper etchings in original hand coloring one one large map.

by Pieter Goos.(1616-1675)

Published in Zee Spiegel - (Mirror of the Sea) with nr. ã57"

Amsterdam, 1666

The original hand coloring is very attractive! However the map has some remarkable traces of use. There are ink marks, which we show for you to see. The map had once been mounted. There are remnants of paste on reverse side. Map had been folded. These folds are a bit visible. General age toning. Some spotting. Small reapired tear in lower margin on centerfold. Although this map has the mentioned faults, it is still quite attractive, especially because of its beautiful original hand coloring.

41,5 x 51 cm (ca. 16.3 x 20")

$ 1100.00

Order Nr.NORTHAFRICAMAP238101

"Mittel- und Nord- Africa (oestl. Theil) und Arabien."

Steel engraving by W. Behrens and F. Baumgarten after F. von Stuelpnagel. Dated 1871.
Original hand outline coloring.

Very detailed map of Egypt, Somalia, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and including part of Iran and Afghanistan in the upper right corner. The map extends as far south as Lake victoria. In the lower right is a detailed inset of Habesch (Amhara) in Ethiopia.

Map is clean and in good condition. There are two small repaired tears in the margins on the centerfold.

32 x 38 cm ( 12.5 x 14.9 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA237852 SOLD

No title. Mediterranean Sea: Part of South Coast of Crete (Kreta) Province of Chania and the Island of Gavdos (Gozzo). East-most Libyan coastline at the Egyptian border to Alexandria (Egypt)

Type of print: Copper etching

Publisher: Joseph Roux (1725-1793)

Published in: Folio of 12 Mediterranean charts. (This being Nr. 9 of this set)

Published: Paris, 1764

Condition: Near Excellent. There are some thin spots in this very thick laid paper. Watermark. Very clean. Hardly any traces of age and use. RARE! Very desirable and very collectible!

Map size: 54,7 x 71 cm (ca. 21,5 x 28")

Sheet size: 64,4 x 88,8 cm (ca. 25.4 x 35")

$ 650.00

Order Nr. GREECE242199

"Nordost Afrika und Arabien"

Steel engraving by Kuehn and Kramer dated 1875. Original hand outline coloring.

In the lower right is a detailed inset of Abyssinia and Sudan.

Very good condition. Vertical centerfold.

33 x 39 cm ( 12.9 x 15.3 ")

$ 130.00

Order Nr. MIDDLEEASTMAP249250

"Abyssinie"

Steel engraving map by Th. Duvotenay, published 1846.

Map has vertical folds to fit original book size. Upper and right margins are narrow.

18 x 22.5 cm ( 7 x 8.8 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICAMAP253079

"Geogr. Verbreitung des Mohammedanischen Staaten-Systems."
( Geographical spread of the Mohammedan state system )

Lithograph published by C. Flemming 1848. Original outline coloring.

This map shows the area of Muslim states with Lybia in the center of the map. In the lower right is a list
of the various states and their sizes.

Clean image. Left margin is narrow. A few minor signs of age and use in margins.

30 x 42cm (11.8 x 16.5 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. ISLAMICCULTURE242223

"Sahara"

Map of the Sahara region of North Africa published 1895.

13.5 x 22 cm ( 5.3 x 8.6 ")

$25.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA244454

"Reich Alexanders des Grossen"

Map printed in color 1896 shows the Empire of Alexander the Great with many of the antique names
of the various regions. The two lower maps show empire of Diadochen at various times. In the upper
right corner is a detailed inset of Tyrus ( Tyre ) and in the lower left of the upper map is an inset of Issus.

Map has a vertical fold.

22.5 x 29 cm ( 8.8 x 11.4 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. MIDDLEASTMAP245778

"Das alte Aegypten"

Interesting map with the old names of peoples and places.

Wood engraving printed in color 1881.Reverse side has text.

Light natural age browning in margins.

Map image: 17 x 10.5 cm ( 6.6 x 4.1")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA255380

Isthme de Suez

Steel engraving for Lemaitre ca 1845. Upper margin is narrow.

14.2 x 18 cm ( 4.4 x 7.1"9

$ 55.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA234924

"Marokko, Algier ind Tunis" Morocco, Algeria and Tunesia With city plans of Marrakech, Algiers and Constantine.

Type of print: Steel engraving

Color: Original outline hand coloring

Supervision: Kleinknecht

Published by: Bibliographic Institute

Published in: Hildburghausen, Amsterdam, Paris and Philadelphia

When: Ca. 1850

Condition: Light general age toning. In general: Good

21 x 26 cm (ca. 8.3 x 10.2")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA238961

ãDas Reich der Kalifen in seiner groessten Ausdehnung". (The caliphs empire. Largest extension.) Steel etching by W. Behrens. 1846. Faint borderline coloring.

Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins. Two tiny repaired tears in margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 80.00

Order Nr. MEDITERRANEAN1363

"Nordoestliches Afrika". Lithograph by G. Marx for A Scobel and K. Taenzler, ca 1860. Printed in color.

Very detailed map of northeastern Africa. In the upper right is an inset of Somalia and the island of Socotra. A colored key shows the various colonial domains of Europe. Map extends as far south as the Congo and Lake Victoria.

Map has a horizontal fold as issued. Small repair in right margin on fold. Small repaired tear on lower margin edge.

46.7 x 38.5 cm ( 18.3 x 15.1 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1636

Egypte

Lithograph for the "Geographe" by Th. Duvotenay ca 1860.

Map extends south to the Tropic of Cancer. In the upper right corner is part of Isreal with Jaffa and Nablous.

Map has horizontal centerfold. Upper margin has been repaired. A few minor creases.

22.8 x 18 cm ( 8.9 x 7 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA236483

"Egyptus Hondierna. Ex itinerario Celeberrimi Viri, Pauli Lucae Franci......." Copper engraving by Johann Baptista Homann c 1740. Original hand coloring.

Fine historical map of Eygpt with the Nile River helping focus on the location of the settlement of the area. In the lower left are interesting details of Eygptian civilization such as the pyramids, the caves for mummies, the cataracts of the Nile and a special place where chickens are kept to sell in Cairo.

Upper margin has been widened. A few creases. A few minimal spots and signs of age and use.

55 x 46.7 cm ( 21.6 x 18.3 ")

$ 600.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA256148

"Tunis u. westl. theil von Tripoli". Steel engraving map from Flemming in Glogau, ca 1870. Original outline coloring.

Detailed map of northern Tunesia and its many islands. In the lower right is part of Lybia. In the upper right corner is the soutwest part of Sicily. Malta is on the right margin edge near the center.

Very clean map in good condition.

35.5 x 31.7 cm ( 13.9 x 12.4 ")

$ 75.00

Order nr. NORTHAFRICA1638

"Aegypten"

Very detailed map published 1904. Horizontal centerfold.

27 x 21 cm ( 10.6 x 8.2 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA246731

"Egypte, Nubie et Abissinie". Copper etching by Rigobert Bonne (1729-ca 1795). Published ca 1770. Modern hand coloring.

In the upper left is the Mediterranean and the Nile Delta. The map reaches as far north as Beirut and Damascus. In the east is the Red Sea and Saudia Arabia as far south as the Golf of Aden. At the bottom of the map is the Awash river.

Light browning above centerfold on right side. Very minimal spotting in margins. Light water stain in upper left and lower left margin corners. General condition is Almost Very Good.

34.3 x 23 cm ( 13.5 x 9 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1599SOLD

"Mittel - und Nord-Africa. Westl. Theil"

Steel engraving by F. von Stuelpnagel. Published 1871 by Stieler. Original outline hand coloring.

Detailed map with outline coloring showing the colonial possesions of various European countries at the time. On the far left are the Cape Verde Islands. At the bottom of the map is a diagram showing the mountain heights from Tripoli to the Tschad Lake from an exploration trip by E. Vogel in 1853. In the upper left is a height profil of the Sahara from Tripoli to Bagzen by the exploration trip of Richardson, Barth and Overweg.

Map is in good condition. Vertical centerfold.

32 x 38 cm ( 12.5 x 14.9 ")

$ 135.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA237979

"Tavola Prima dell'Africa"

Copper etching after Claudius Ptolemaeus. Published in ãGeografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli. Venice, 1598

First edition in Italian of Ptolemy prepared by Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Shows north-west corner of Africa, Marocco, Algeria. Also shown more or less as outlines: Southern Spain up to the Baleres Islands.

Light general age toning. Some minor traces of agen and use. Reverse side has text print.

Sheet size ca. 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7.1")

Map size: 12.5 x 17.5 cm (4.9 x 6.9")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA235812

"Descittione dell'Egitto con quella della Troglodlitica sua vicina". Lower Egypt

Copper etching after Abraham Ortelius. Published in ãGeografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra" Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli. Venice, 1598

First edition in Italian of Ptolemy prepared by Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Map shows Nile delta north from Assuan.

General age toning. Some soiling from turning pages in corner.

Sheet size ca. 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7.1")

Map size: 12.5 x 17.5 cm (4.9 x 6.9")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA235813

"Tavola Prima Dell'Asia" (First Ptolemy map of Asia)

Copper etching after Claudius Ptolemaeus published in ãGeografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra" Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli. Venice, 1598

First edition in Italian prepared by Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Map shows Turkey, northern Cyprus, Armenia and the Syrian coastline. Reverse side: North Africa.

Reverse side: "Tavola Quarta dell'Africa" (Fourth Ptolemy map of Asia)

Northern Africa to a suspected Equator. The entire supposed run of the Nile. In the west: The Fortunate Islands (Canary Islands and possibly the Capverde Islands. Southern Europe and of Asia: Trkey, the Near East and Felix Arabia.

General age toning. Minor traces of age and use. A small spot inthe middle of Turkey has a small black spot on account of excessive use of printing ink.

Sheet: 28.5 x 19 cm (11.2 x 7.5")

Map: 12.4 x 17 (4.9 x 6.7")

$ 460.00

Order Nr. ASIAMINOR235652

"Die Meerenge von Gibraltar" Steel engraving by L. Debes for Stieler. Dated 1870. Original outline coloring.

Very interesting map of the Gibraltar Strait with the dephs of the sea in many places. At the top of the map is an inset showing a very detailed map of Spanish Ceuta in northern Africa. On the right is a very detailed map of Gibraltar with sea depths. In the lower right is a profile image of Gibraltar.

Map has a small repair on the centerfold in the lower margin. Otherwise very good condition.

33.3 x 41.2 cm ( 13.1 x 16.2 ")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. ESPAÑAMAPA235797

Pharao's Island. - "Plan de l'Isle de Graie (Mer Rouge)"

Lithograph by Desmadryl 

after the drawing by Leon Emmanuel Simon Joseph de Laborde (1807-1869)

Few islands of this minute size (ca. 4 ha. = ca. 9.6 acres) have received such cartographic attention as this one. Located at the northernmost top the Gulf of Aquaba, 200 meters off the shore of Egypt's east coast of the Sinai Peninsula, and a hop, skip and a jump away from Israel's Elat and Jordan's portion of the Red Sea at  Aquaba, the island, called by the Crusaders "Ile de Graye" and Aila in the Arabic language, was basically a fortress of the Crusaders until, in 1170, Saldin conquered it, rebuilt the citadel and staffed it with a garrison of soldiers. 

Raynald of Chatillon failed, in 1182/83, at setting up a blockade  against the Moslem troops. This island lost all strategic importance in the 14th century. But in modern times the coral reefs of it have become a major attraction to diving tourists in Israel and Jordan. Because of its history and the remnants of the fort, the island is visited by many tourists. The citadel was accepted in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.

In the lower left and right corners of the map we see of the island's cistern.

De Laborde, as a young man, traveled widely in the area. One of his many publications was "Journey through Arabia Petraea, to Mount Sinai and the excavated city of Petra, the Edom of the prophecies"

Published in Paris, 1830

This map was in the atlas accompanying this publication.

Very clean. Minimal traces of age and use. A few creases in right margin.

Map: 27 x 34,4 cm (ca. 10.6 x 13.5")

Sheet size: 42 x 56 cm (ca. 16.5 x 22")

$ 380.00

Order Nr. EGYPT1775

Karte von Aegypten

Map reaches as far south as the Congo river in the lower left and the Indian Ocean in the lower right.

Wood engraving, ca 1875. Backside is printed. Narrow margins.

18.5 x 12.4 cm ( 7.2 x 4.8 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA 1604

"Karte der Provinzen Oran and Constantine"

Pen lithograph with original hand outline coloring (very light green). Published by Flemming in Glogau ca 1860.

The very detailed upper image shows Oran in the center of the coastal area shown. In the upper left is an inset with a plan of Oran. The scan did not take in the upper line right above the inset. The bottom image shows Constantine and the surrounding area in great deatail. In the Upper right is an inset with a plan of Bona and on the left an inset with a plan of Constantine. The detail on this map makes it very special!

Map is very clean with a clear impression. There are four tiny pin holes in upper margin and a miniscule repaired tear in left margin. Two small almost invisible creases in image. Condition is Almost Very Good.

42 x 32.4 cm (16.5 x 12.7 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1600

ãNoerdliche Afrika". (Northern Africa.) Steel engraving. 1846. Some faint borderline coloring. )

Map shows Egypt and, LIbya, Nubia (Ethiopia), a large portion of the Red Sea and the western part of Saudi Arabia including Mekka and Medina in great detail!

Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 70.00

Order Nr NORTHAFRICA1637

"Africum Pelagus. Aphrica Minor" Wood cut by Sebastian Muenster after Mela, 1574.

This very early map of North Africa shows part of the northern coast with Tunisia in the center. At the top of the image are Sardinia and Sicily. Malta is shown as Melita. The map image is on a page of text (Old German) . On the backside is more text.

there are some small repairs that are visible only on backside. Light creasing in left margin. Light fraying on upper margin edge.

Image: 12.5 x 14.7 cm ( 4.9 x 5.7 ")
Page size: 31.3 x 19.8 cm (12.3 x 7.8 ")

$ 190.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1632 SOLD

"Carthaginis Celeberrimisinus Typus" Copper etching by Abraham Ortelius Hand coloring. Dated 1585.

Detailed map of the coast from Bona on the left to Aphrica ol. Aphrodiseum on the right. In the upper right is the Italian island of Pantelleria. Part of the aquaduct of Cartago is shown. In the lower center is Arsenale Tunis. Notice the historical sailing vessels in the sea.

The upper and left margins have been added very professionally. A few minor spots in margins.

14.1 x 23 cm ( 5.5 x 9 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1633

"Egitto Nvova Tavola". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer.
This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.

This map concentrates on the area of the Nile Delta. In the lower right is part of the Red Sea. Italian text on backside describes Eygpt.

Map impression is not strong. Print shows through a bit in right margin. Browning along centerfold. Map is otherwise clean. Overall condition is
Better than Good considering the age of this map.

17.5 x 24.4 cm ( 6.8 x 9.6 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. North Africa 1595

"Africae Tabula Nova edita Antwerpiae 1570" Copper etching from "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius. Very fine original hand coloring. Text on reverse side: Latin. Original hand coloring.

One of the first maps of all of Africa with great detail for such an early age. In the lower left isthe northeast coast of Brazil.

General age toning. Margins have some traces of age and use. Some small areals of thin paper along centerfold (only seen when held agains light) In general very nice condition of this very beautiful map of Africa.

37.2 x 50.4 cm (14.6 x 19.8")

$ 2500.00

Order Nr. AFRICAMAP1667

"Du Tacazze a Gondar"
"Les Deux Versanis du Lamalmon"

Wood engraving published 1867. On the reverse side is a small image of Quelda Ghiorghis,
frere de Oubie and text about Abyssinia.

In the center of the map is the Kolla Voggara, in the upper area is Chire and in the los area is
the Koxa River and Belessa.

Map image: 23.5 x 15.5 cm ( 9.2 x 6.1 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA244092

Barbarie - Ginieni, Monestierm Sousse

Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin.

13.2 x 20 cm ( 5.1 x 7.8 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1628

Baye de Tanger

Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin.

12.6 x 19.7 cm ( 4.9 x 7.7 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1629

"Barbarie Baye De Marza Quiver"

Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.

Map has binding holes in left margin.

Image: 12.5 x 19.5 cm ( 4.9 x 7.6")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1939

"Boug"

Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.

Map has binding holes in left margin. Light natural age toning.
A few signs of age and use.

Image: 13 x 19.5 cm ( 5.1 x 7.6")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1943

"View du Golfe d' Arzon ou Arzem Nord et Sud avec luy distant Sept Lieues"

Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.

Map has binding holes in left margin. Light natural age toning.
A few signs of age and use.

Image: 13 x 19.5 cm ( 5.1 x 7.6")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1941

"Bone Port Geneves"

Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.

Map has binding holes in left margin. Light natural age toning.
A few signs of age and use.

Image: 12.5 x 19 cm ( 4.9 x 7.4")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1942

"Barbarie Gerbi, Nesara, Sidy, Facs....."

Copper etching by Hermann Moll (died 1732). Published in London ca. 1740.

Map has binding holes in left margin. Light natural age toning.
A few signs of age and use.

Image: 13 x 19.5 cm ( 5.1 x 7.6")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1940

"Africae Propiae Tabula In qua Punica regna uides; Tyrios, et Agenoris urbem." Copper etching by Abraham Ortelius in original hand coloring. Dated 1590.

This map was one of the "historical maps" of Abraham Ortelius. Toward the end of his life he worked more on maps showing Classical history rather than geography of the time. He combined modern geographical knowledge with the historical knowledge and nomenclature of Ptolemy's maps. This map shows northern Africa from Mostaganem in Algeria to Bengasi in Libyia. Part of Sicly and the Aeolian Islands are in the north. Malta and the Pelagie Islands are shown east of Tunesia. Mountains and seasonal rivers are shown. The names of the various tribes shown are Classical names. In the lower left corner is a decorative inset with a plan of Carthage. At the bottom are the sources used for positioning the various towns. Notice the very decotative title cartouche in the upper right with relaxed cherubs. Below the cartouche is a dedication. Verso: Text in Latin.

Very minimal spotting in margins. There is a brown area over most of the title. Along the centerfold is browning. On the bottom margin near the centerfold are two stained lines and two small spots. General condition is Almost Very Good.

33.4 x 48.5 cm (13.1 x 19 ")

$ 490.00

Order Nr. North Africa 1593 SOLD

"Carte du territoire des Kroumirs pour suivre les opérations de notre corps d'expedition en Tunisie".,Wood engraving by Morieu in Paris for "Le Monde Illustré", ca 1885.

Very detailed map of northern Tunisia. The seacoast reaches from La Calle in the upper left to Cap Golma in the upper right. In the south is Beni Mazen.

Map has light vertical center crease. A few very light spots in margins. Backside is printed.

21 x 32 cm ( 8.2 x 12.5 ")

$35.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1618

Upper image: "Partie Occidentale De La Turquie D'Afrique......."
Lower image: "Partie Orientale De La Turquie D'Afrique......."

Copper engraving dated 1748 by Robert de Vagondy Original hand coloring.

The upper image shows the coast from the kingdom of Fez on the left to the Kingdom of Tripoli on the right. The lower image reaches from Smeida and Sbica on the Golf of Sidra to Jerusalem on the right.

A few very minor spots. Lower margin is a bit frayed.

16 x 15.5 cm (6.3 x 6.1")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1634

"Die Laender des Pascha von Aegypten Nubien Arabien Syrien.....1849." Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Map shows the area ruled by the Pascha of Eygpt in 1849. The map reaches as far south as Kaffa, Ajan and the Mountains of the Moon.

Map has some light scattered spotting in margins and some very minor spotting in map image. Light age toning.Overall conditon is otherwise Good.

26.3 x 21.2 cm ( 10.2 x 8.3 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1613

"Die Laender des Pascha von Aegypten Nubien Arabien Syrien.....1855." Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Map shows the area ruled by the Pascha of Eygpt in 1849. The map reaches as far south as Kaffa, Ajan and the Mountains of the Moon.

Map has horizontal centerfold. Overall light age toning. Light browning on outer margin edges.

26.4 x 21.5 cm ( 10.3 x 8.4 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1635

"Marocco, Algier und Tunis, 1849". Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Map shows the norther coast of africa from Cape Noun in the west to Tripolis. In the lower left is a detailed inset showing the layout of the town of Morocco. In the center is a detailed plan of the city of algiers and the surrounding area. In the lower right is a detailed plan of Constantine.

Map has a few very minor spots in margins. General condition is Better than Good.

20.8 x 26.8 cm ( 8.1 x 10.5 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. NORTHAFRICA1614