Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map
Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map Africa continent c. 1750 Sanson engraved hand color map
$ 395.00

Afrique.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, Congo, Guinea, Abyssinia, Egypt, Morocco, Madagascar).

Issued c. 1750, Paris by Sanson. Engraved by d'Winter.

Mid 189th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Decorative cartouche greatly enhances visual appeal.

Curious interior details include the Nile river sources as giant lakes south of the Equator.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 14 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 10 3/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R32186].