South Africa Congo Zanzibar Madagascar Horn Africa 1780 Vaugondy decorative map
South Africa Congo Zanzibar Madagascar Horn Africa 1780 Vaugondy decorative map South Africa Congo Zanzibar Madagascar Horn Africa 1780 Vaugondy decorative map South Africa Congo Zanzibar Madagascar Horn Africa 1780 Vaugondy decorative map
$ 125.00

Congo Cafrerie.

(Africa, South Africa, Congo, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Horn of Africa, Benin).

Issued c. 1780-90, Paris, by Vaugondy. Engraved by E. Dussy.

Interesting mid-18th century engraved map, with original outline hand color. Inset map of the Horn of Africa. Decorative vegetation cartouche lower right.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, some scattered light staining/ spotting. any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 11 1/4 "H x 16" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 11" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, p.52.

Pedley, Bel et Utile, pp 221-5.

[R23978].