South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay False Bay Cape Town 1848 Stieler engraved map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsSud-Afrika.
(Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Table Bay, False Bay, Cape Town).
Issued 1848, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Steiler.
Mid 19th century engraved with original outline hand color.
One of many variant maps issued by Stieler of this area.
Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, small old stain at inset bottom left. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 14" H x 17" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 12 3/4" H x 16 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R27251].