Africa Egypt Abyssinia Guinea Congo Angola Madagascar 1777 Bowen & Cowley map

A Map of Africa from the Best Authorities.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, Barbary Coast, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Mozambique, South Africa, Guinea, Congo, Angola, Benin).

Issued 1777, London. Map by Cowley.

Charming and uncommon mid-18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.

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. 6 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 5" H x 8 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R31007].