Historic Africa 1665 Colony and Tribe Map Willem Janzoon Blaeu Reproduction

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Africa 1665 Colony and Tribe Map Willem Janzoon Blaeu Reproduction 22.5" x 17"
Willem Janzoon Blaeu's rare, impressive map of Africa, first engraved in 1618. The continent is presented in lively color, with place names that recall the Arab Invasion in the 7th century and the settlements of the Portuguese, Dutch, English, Danes, and French that began in the fifteenth century. The border Panels at the top portray major cities, with famous personages right and left. Text weight paper.
Actual item being sold is the one photographed. Good used condition ( GUC). If there are noticeable flaws there will be close up pics and I do my best to note them in the listing.