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This map of central Africa focuses on the land of the legendary Christian King, Prester John. The Nile River flows from two large lakes. This little map comes from the Coignet edition of Abraham Ortelius’ ‘Epitome’ first published in 1601. It is engraved by the Arsenius brothers. With Latin text to the verso. Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 8720:333.
ORTELIUS, Abraham
Presbiteri Johannis sive Abissinorum Imperium
Antwerp, 1601
80 x 120 mm., with some light foxing otherwise in fine condition.
Stock number: 4635
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