Stevenson Road Dr Kerr Central Africa Lake Tanganyika Congo 1890 Bartholomew map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsMap of The "Stevenson Road" Country, According to Dr. Kerr Cross and the Most Recent Authorities.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Lake Tanganyika, Stevenson Road).
Issued 1890, Edinburgh by John Bartholomew & Co for the Edinburgh Geographical Institute.
Scarce late 19th century color lithographed map issued for the Scottish Geographical Magazine, possibly unique to that publication.
The red is over printed on the map.
Nice looking example with pleasing age patina. The fold lines have short closed splits at ends which have been nicely closed on the reverse with archival tape and are hardly visible when viewing the map.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W.
Printed Area Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R30021].