Aethiopia superior vel interior, vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis imperium and Royaume des Abissins
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Relief shown pictorially. Historical map of Northeastern and Central Africa depicting the Christian kingdom of Prester John. Title in decorative cartouche with two standing adult figures and three children. Two of the children are sitting and holding umbrellas to shade the sun. Includes scale bar with a child holding measuring calipers "Milliaria Germanica communia". Includes illustration of animals, elephants, monkey, and ostriches are shown throughout map. Text in French on verso.
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