Finely coloured map of the continent of Africa taken from Mattheus Merian's "Topographia" published during the period 1642-1688. Based on the map of Africa by Willem Blaeu, it is a very decorative, early map of the continent with images of various animals in the interior where the geography was not well known. It is further embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters and a compass rose. Blank verso. Other than some professional repairs to the margin, a beautifully coloured example in excellent condition. 27 cm x 36 cm