MALTA SUPERB MAP OLFERT DAPPER 1668

MELITE INSULA VULGO MALTA

£750

Stunning and uncommon map of Malta and Gozo with fine detail of the topography, settlements and fortifications. Neptune and his entourage with two crosses of the Knights of Malta surround the large title cartouche.

Ships and fishing boats surround the island, including a vignette of a sea battle at upper left.

Based on Blaeu's map.

Uncoloured as issued

Very good condition.

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Publication: Naukeurige beschrijvinge der afrikaensche ? Olvert Dapper. Amsterdam,1668.

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Born in 1636, Olfert Dapper was a Dutch physician and writer. Despite never traveling outside of the Netherlands, he wrote extensively on world history and geography. Dapper spoke many languages and often produced translations of his work. Best known for his maps of Africa and its surrounding islands and territories, Dapper used the travel reports of missionaries to inform his wor