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Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius
Title: : Presbiteri Iohannis siue Abissinio Rum Imperii Descriptio
Date: c. 1590 Size: 18 x 16 inches
Published: Antwerp
Description: A stunning map with rich original colour, the first to show the legendary Kingdom of Prester John.
Map Ref: AFR5054

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Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius
Title: : Presbiteri Iohannis Sive Abissinorvm Imperivm
Date: 1601 Size: 5 x 3 inches
Published: Antwerp
Description: Empire of Prester John. Miniature map of central Africa. Coloured.
Map Ref: AFR3645

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Cartographer: Petrus Bertius
Title: : Congo
Date: 1616 Size: 5 x 4 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Congo. Early miniature map. Coloured.
Map Ref: AFR4953

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Cartographer: Mercator Hondius
Title: : Abissinorum Sive Pretiosi Ioannis Imperium
Date: 1628 Size: 8 x 6 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Empire of Prester John. Shows all Central Africa from East to West coast. Coloured. Framed.
Map Ref: AFR3586

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Cartographer: G. Blaeu
Title: : Aethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperium
Date: c. 1640 Size: 19 x 15 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Central portion of Africa in original colour purportedly depicting the Empire of the mythical Prester John.
Map Ref: AFR5069

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Cartographer: Jan Jansson
Title: : Aethiopia Svperior vul Interior, vulgo Abissinorvm sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperivm
Date: 1666 Size: 20 x 15 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Empire of Prester John. Beautiful map portraying the mythical Christian Empire of Central Africa. Coloured.
Map Ref: AFR3651

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Cartographer: Robert Morden
Title: : Congo
Date: 1688 Size: 6 x 7 inches
Published: London
Description: Congo. A detailed miniature map with panel of text. Coloured.
Map Ref: AFR5100

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Cartographer: Pierre Du Val
Title: : Abissinia Sive Aethiopia
Date: 1694 Size: 4 x 5 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Miniature coloured map of Central Africa.
Map Ref: AFR4916

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Cartographer: Covens & Mortier
Title: : Aethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ionnis Imperium
Date: c. 1715 Size: 22 x 17 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Kingdom of Prester John. Original colour.
Map Ref: AFR2454

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Cartographer: Henri du Sauzet
Title: : L'Abissinie
Date: 1734 Size: 10 x 7 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Central Africa. From the Horn of Africa to Angola, this map shows the legendary empire of Prester John. Coloured.
Map Ref: AFR4338

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Cartographer: N. & G. Sanson
Title: : Haute Ethiopie ou son Les Empires des Abissins, La Nubie et Le Zanguebar
Date: 1741 Size: 20 x 16 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Map of Central Africa in original colour with late Vaugondy imprint and no mention of Prester John.
Map Ref: AFR5076

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Cartographer: R.G.S.
Title: : [Western Africa]
Date: 1845 Size: 15 x 8 inches
Published: London
Description: Route from Angola to the Zambesi showing Lake Nyassi: Hand coloured in outline:
Map Ref: AFR4963

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Cartographer: R.G.S.
Title: : Sketch of the route from the River Chobe to Loando, performed by Dr. Livingstone
Date: 1855 Size: 9 x 8 inches
Published: London
Description: Map showing Dr. Livingstone's route from River Chobe to Loando. Original line colour.
Map Ref: AFR5126

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Cartographer: R.G.S.
Title: : The Sea of Uniamesi &c.
Date: 1856 Size: 9 x 8 inches
Published: London
Description: Sea of Uniamesi. Modern day Lake Nyassa according to the missionaries Erhardt and Rebman.
Map Ref: AFR4402

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Cartographer: R.G.S.
Title: : Map to Illustarte Dr. Livingstone's route across Africa
Date: 1857 Size: 16 x 8 inches
Published: N/A
Description: Livingstone's route across Africa from Loanda to the Mouth of the Zambesi. Original colour.
Map Ref: AFR5037

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Cartographer: Justus Perthes
Title: : Dr. Barth's Karte von Central Afrika
Date: 1858 Size: 17 x 10 inches
Published: Gotha
Description: Central Africa. Detailed map with key including Dr. Barth's expedition route. Original printed colour.
Map Ref: AFR4602

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