Cape of Good Hope South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay 1860 Weller large map
Cape of Good Hope South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay 1860 Weller large map Cape of Good Hope South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay 1860 Weller large map Cape of Good Hope South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay 1860 Weller large map Cape of Good Hope South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay 1860 Weller large map
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The Cape of Good Hope.

(Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Table Bay, Cape Town, False Bay).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by Edwn. Weller.

Fine oversize mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. 

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production that was quite expensive in its day.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2" .

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R26985].