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Aphrica map from 1600

Scarce early map of Africa, published in Cologne by Quad. Shows a continuous water course from the Nile to South Africa, via a series of lakes in the southern part of the continent. Many interesting early mythical features. Nice wide margins and attractive coloring.

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Type: map
Creator: Matthias Quad and Johann Bussemachaer
Date: 1600
Continent: Africa
Keywords: map, continent