Totius Africae Accuratissima Tabula Authore Frederico de Wit

Coloured map of the African continent. Printed in Amsterdam circa 1680.

Reference 12417

Description

Beautiful antique map of Africa by Frederick de Wit. This map became extremely popular for more than 30 years and was reissued with minor changes by Danckerts, Visscher and others. With a very decorative title cartouche, wild animals and several sailing ships.

Details

Cartographer	Frederick de Wit
Title	Totius Africae Accuratissima Tabula Authore Frederico de Wit
Publisher, Year	Amsterdam, circa 1680
Plate Size	49.0 x 57.8 cm (19.3 x 22.8 inches)
Sheet Size	51.0 x 62.0 cm (20.1 x 24.4 inches)
Reference	Betz, R. & P., The Mapping of Africa, No. 114; Norwich, O.I.: Maps of Africa, No. 48.

Condition

Small tears and holes in centrefold backed. Very good condition.

Cartographer

Frederick de Wit, born 1630 in Amsterdam, was a famous engraver and publisher in Amsterdam. He acquired many of the printing plates of Blaeu and Janssonius when it came to auction. His map were very popular because of the quality of the engravings and the beautiful colouring. After his death in 1706, his work was re-issued by Pieter Mortier and Covens & Mortier.

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Coloured map of the African continent. Printed in Amsterdam circa 1680.

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