Biledulgerid North Africa Elephant Dragon Camel Lions Warriors 1683 Mallet print

Biledulgerid.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Mallet Prints, Africa, North Africa, Biledulgerid, Camels, Lions, Dragon, Warriors).

Issued 1683, Paris, for A.M. Mallet. 

Charming 17th century copper engraved map with lovely hand color.

The image has a near folk-art feel, numerous tiny mammals, two men holding a title banner, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason.

Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina.

Sheet measures c. 7 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W.

Printed area measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.

[R31107].