East Africa coast of Arabia Abex Zanquebar 1699 Sanson map
East Africa coast of Arabia Abex Zanquebar 1699 Sanson map East Africa coast of Arabia Abex Zanquebar 1699 Sanson map
$ 135.00

Le Zanguebar Tiree de Sanut &c.;

(Africa, East Africa, Zanzibar, Ethipoia, Abyssinia, Red Sea).

Issued 1699, Paris by Sanson.

Very interesting 17th century engraved map which is actually two maps on a single sheet. Fascinating geographical depiction, including numerous islands within the Red Sea, here also called the Sea of Mecca.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, tiny piece of lower blank margin replaced with matching old paper and outside the engraved area, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold-lines.

Sheet measures c. 8 5/8"H x 13"W.

Engraved area measures c. 7 1/8" H x 11 5/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R20664].