Africæ Deſcriptio Nova Impenſis Image Stanford University Public content

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Description
Colored Similar to Chetwind's map (see NOR 0039). The ocean is decorated with ships, flying fish and sea monsters. Elephants, lions, ostriches, and giraffes are illustrated on the mainland. "The River Niger is erroneously mapped and there are many ficticious lakes in Central Africa." Dr. Oscar I. Norwich David Rumsey Map Center copy 1: Norwich no. NOR 0036.
Collection
Dr. Oscar I. Norwich collection of maps of Africa and its islands, 1486 - ca. 1865
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Africa--Maps
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Image from the Dr. Oscar I. Norwich collection of maps of Africa and its islands, 1486 - ca. 1865 courtesy Stanford University Libraries. This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. If you have questions, please contact the David Rumsey Map Center at rumseymapcenter@stanford.edu.
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