Hondius's Map of Africa

Jodocus Hondius. NOVA AFRICAE TABULA AUCTORE JODOCO HONDIO. Amsterdam, 1606 or after. Hand-colored double-page engraved map of the African continent including Madagascar; with title cartouche in the lower left corner, sailing ships and sea monsters, several land animals including an elephant, and decorative calligraphy; presented matted and in gilt wooden frame.

Plate size 14 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 32 7/8 x 37 in.

Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Some toning to sheet, areas of browning, a few spots of foxing, a couple of very small repairs and repairs at side margins; central fold line with some additional vertical creasing; light wear to frame (mostly edge and corner chipping); not examined out of the frame.