Remarks: This very decorative map shows the North African coast in the area of Libya and Tunisia as well as Malta and parts of Sicily. The map area is supplemented by two elaborate scrollwork cartouches, an inset map of Carthage and an explanatory text. Latinishear text on the back. Reference: Van den Broecke No. 218 - 1603Lxxxij. This very decorative map shows the Mediterranean coastline of Lybia and Tunisia as well as the island of Malta and parts of Sicily. The map has been published in editions of Abraham Ortelius' "Parergon". It is further enriched by an inset map of Carthago, two impressive cartouches and an informative text. Latin text on verso. The genuine copper engraved map was printed in 1603 (Van den Broecke No. 218 - 1603Lxxxij), measures 34 x 49 cm (platesize) and is in goo.
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