Gastaldi's Wall Map of Africa - the single most important and influential map of Africa of the
Updated September 3, 2026
| Lot number | 0130 |
| Estimate | $80,000 - $120,000 |
| Opening bid | $40,000 |
| Auction | Arader Galleries October 3, 2026 Auction |
| Date | October 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Arader Galleries |
| Location | New York, New York |
GASTALDI, Giacomo (ca. 1500-1566). Il disegno della geografia moderna de tutta la parte dell' Africa. Venice: Fabio Licinio, 1564. First edition, first state. Engraved map in 8 sheets, joined in two
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