Issued 1849, Glogau by C. Flemming. (Africa, Continent, Morocco, Sahara Desert, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Guinea, South Africa, Congo, Guinea). Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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Description: This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable du monde (...). Tome second des d'Afrique.', published by P. van der Aa, Leyden, c. 1725. This famous work was published in 66 parts and is the biggest print / map book ever published. Van der Aa incorporated plates by other publishers such as Blaeu, Visscher, de Wit, meurs, Halma, Mortier, Allard in this work and often added broad decorative borders. Probably the costliest and complete universal geographic work ever produced. It is said that only 100 copies were printed. Ref: Koeman Aa9; Phillips 2780 note. Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases.
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Issued 1747, Paris by Bellin. Original fold line as issued for this map.
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The product is an original 1852 antique hand-colored map of Africa. The map was created using lithography printing technique and is an antique original by cartographer S.A. Mitchell. Map shows political boundaries, Sahara Desert, caravan routes through the desert, unknown regions, townships and waterways. This historical map provides valuable insights into the political landscape of Africa during the 19th century. Measures 10x8 inches. Good condition, discoloration
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Antique wood-engraved map; Scale 1:720,000, 1885. DATE PRINTED: 1885. The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing.
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'Political divisions of French Senegambia'. Title of map:'Political divisions of French Senegambia'. Antique wood-engraved map; Scale 1:11,000,000, 1885. DATE PRINTED: 1885. The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail.
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1897 MAP of NORTHWEST AFRICA. Plate No. 111, engraved by The Matthews-Northrup CO., Buffalo, NY. This 129-year-old map is inOUTSTANDING CONDITION with a little toning or browning of the edges that can be mounted out of view if framing.
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Issued 1855-59, New York by J.H. Colton. Lovely mid-19th century antique engraved map with original hand color. Decorative scroll border, inset lower left of Liberia. The inset of Liberia is particularly fascinating and noteworthy for the labelled territories ceded in 1849 to the Liberian Republic.
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