Aethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperium

Johannes Janssonius (*1588 - 1664)
Coloured map of Ethiopia. Printed circa 1635.

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Description

Very attractive map of Central and East Africa. In cartoucheas the area is mentioned as Empire of Prester John, the legendary Christian King that was traditionally located in eastern Africa. Various animals are shown. Dutch text on verso.

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CartographerJohannes Janssonius
TitleAethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperium
Publisher, Yearcirca 1635
Plate Size38.5 x 49.6 cm (15.2 x 19.5 inches)

Condition

Some soiling in margin, some creases around restored centerfold.

Cartographer

Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.

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Johannes Janssonius: Aethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperium.
Coloured map of Ethiopia. Printed circa 1635.

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