223: BLAEU WILLEM 17TH CENTURY MAP OF AFRICA

The engraved an hand colored map is bordered by nine oval cartouche vignettes across the top and vertical side bars of five quadrants with African figures, the areas around the continent embellished with ships and sea creatures.
Image sizes range from 4 x 5.5 to 12 x 16 inches.
Very good condition, noting some stain on the left side of the full sheet's wide margins, very nice strong colors remain.
$500 - $1,000