1683 Genuine Antique map of East Hemisphere. Ancient World. by A.M. Mallet

Description

Genuine Antique map "Globe Terrestre" from
Description de l'Univers
by Alain Manesson Mallet, Paris, 1683. Two maps of the world on one sheet. At top, Africa, Europe and Asia with a indefinite Australia connected to New Guinea. Africa has large letters, ‘CHAM'. At bottom is the classic ancient world, with Africa split into a north and south continent. Southern half, named Antichthones, shows and names the Mountains of the Moon with a note that they are the source of the Nile. Nice dark impression on clean paper with good margins. Faint age toning. Text on verso. Image measures 5 3/4"x 4".
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