African Continent Egypt Cape Colony Madagascar Sahara 1843 Stieler engraved map
African Continent Egypt Cape Colony Madagascar Sahara 1843 Stieler engraved map African Continent Egypt Cape Colony Madagascar Sahara 1843 Stieler engraved map African Continent Egypt Cape Colony Madagascar Sahara 1843 Stieler engraved map
$ 85.00

Africa.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, European Colonies, Cape Colony, Congo, Angola, Guinea, Mozambique, Egypt, Abyssinia, Morocco, Algeria).

Issued 1843, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler.

Scarce mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Map was mounted on linen in the 19th century.

The center of the continent is filled with purely speculative lines indicating rivers, a vast chain of the apocryphal Mts. of the Moon is shown as well.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Moderate to heavy age spotting as seen in photos. Still worthy of display and ownership.

Sheet Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W.

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

[R27595].