AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Nova Persiæ, Armeniæ, Natolia et Aribiæ," AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1675, hand colored engraving on paper, published by Frederick de Wit (1630-1703), showing the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas, the coastlines of Africa, Arabia, and Persia, an Arabian personification of navigation with a mariner's astrolabe, quadrant and instruments on a foundation slab, flanked right by a figural title cartouche with a Dutch yacht draped in whale blubber crossed by blubber pikes and gaff flensing instruments, an Persian King with leopard, an Indian Elephant with attendant, and a Tartar with a camel, fronted by a personification of time, holding an eternal serpent ring and clock, hand numbered 75 U/R, with one compass rose. 18 1/2" x 22" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Art Collection.

Some staining, occasional foxing, yellowing, some losses, destabilized color, some apparent repairs and inpainting, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."