Series : Navigation and Geography
Year : 1595
Unique ID : gc.02.0022
Authors : Abraham Ortelius
Issued : Antwerp
Area shown : western Africa
Preview image in wooden frames
Fessae, et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberr.
Striking full color example of Ortelius' map of the Kingdoms of Fez and Morocco, from Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world.
The map includes a large cartouche, sailing ships, sea monsters and a large inset of West Africa.