Guinea by Olfert Dapper. 1676
Dapper Olfert (1636-1689)
Olfert Dapper was a doctor and geographer of Amsterdam who wrote history and geography books, although he only travelled in the Netherlands. He used reports by Jesuit missionaries and Dutch explorers. His Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for African studies. He also published books about China, India, Persia, Georgia, and Arabia. His books became well-known in his own time. They were beautifully illustrated with maps, views, and local scenes.
Guineae Nova Descriptio.
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Category: Antique maps > Africa
Guinea by Olfert Dapper.
Title: Guineae Nova Descriptio.
Date of the first edition: 1676.
Date of this map: 1676.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 230 x 320mm (9.06 x 12.6 inches).
Sheet size: 290 x 335mm (11.42 x 13.19 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Dapper O. Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche gewesten. Amsterdam, J. van Meurs, 1676.
Dapper Olfert (1636-1689)
Olfert Dapper was a doctor and geographer of Amsterdam who wrote history and geography books, although he only travelled in the Netherlands. He used reports by Jesuit missionaries and Dutch explorers. His Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for African studies. He also published books about China, India, Persia, Georgia, and Arabia. His books became well-known in his own time. They were beautifully illustrated with maps, views, and local scenes.
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