Gulf of Guinea West Africa Ivory Coast Dahomey Benin c. 1780 Bonne engraved map
Brian DiMambroCarte de la Haute et de la Basse Guinee, Depuis la Riviere de Sierra Leona jusqu'ua Cap Negro.
(Old Maps 18th Century Maps, Africa, Gulf of Guinea, West Africa, Ivory Coast, Gold Coast, Dahomey, Benin).
Issued c. 1780, Paris by Bonne.
Late 19th 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 center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 9 3/4" H x 13 3/4" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1..
[R35815].