Barbariae et Biledulgerid Nova Descriptio (A New Description of Barbary and Biledulgerid) This is an authentic 16th-century map of North Africa, created by the renowned cartographer Abraham Ortelius, first published around 1570 as part of his groundbreaking Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas, showing the Barbary Coast (North Africa) and the legendary inland region of Biledulgerid. Creator: Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). Content: Covers North Africa (Barbary Coast) and the interior (Biledulgerid). Verso: Latin text (see pictures) Condition: Excellent, with broad marginsw some minor browning on the edges from aging (See pictures) This hand-coloured, antique map features detailed coastlines, cities like Algiers, sea monsters, and Latin text, reflecting Renaissance geographical knowledge and artistic style. Barbariae (Barbary): Refers to the coastal regions of North Africa (modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya). Biledulgerid: An ancient, often mythical, name for the vast interior lands south of the Atlas Mountains, deep in the Sahara. In essence, it's a key historical map showing European understanding and exploration of North Africa during the Renaissance, produced by the "father of modern cartography!