Antique Map of the Coast of Angola to Port Elizabeth in South Africa, 1675, Set of 2

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Antique map titled 'Cimbebas et Caffariae Littora a Catenbela ad Promontorium Bonae Spei'. This map depicts the coast of Angola, … Read more Antique map titled 'Cimbebas et Caffariae Littora a Catenbela ad Promontorium Bonae Spei'. This map depicts the coast of Angola, South-West Africa and South Africa up to Port Elizabeth. The southwestern coastline is covered including the Cape of Good Hope. The large title cartouche is a great compendium of Africa featuring exotic wildlife, European traders and natives. At the bottom right a large vignette shows Neptune and his consort in a chariot drawn by three aquatic horses. Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit [1629-1706 was known as a map publisher, engraver and seller.
Condition: Overall in good condition, some damages in title cartouche, large part repaired. Repair on folding line. General age-related toning, please study image carefully. See less