Map of Abyssinia with the Kingdom of Prester John

QUAD, Matthias.

Abyssinorum sive Magni Regis Davidis, Quem vulgo Presbyterum Joannem vocant, Imperium.
Cologne: Johann Bussemacher, 1600, German text edition. 210 x 290mm.

The first issue of Quad's map of central Africa, engraved by Johann Bussemacher after Ortelius for Quad's 'Fasciculus Geographicus Complectens', A text box gives the story of the mythical Christian king, Prester John.

LAOR: 630.
Stock ID : 18351