South Africa Gold and Diamond Fields Mining Orange Free State Natal 1892 map

South Africa.

(Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Natal, Zulu Land, Gold Mines, Diamond Mines).

Issued c. 1892-6, Chicago by Tunison.

Late 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. Map is set within decorative border, as is the title.

Most Tunison maps of this era display strong acidic color. This particular example displays a much softer and more pleasing pastel color palette.

Paper uniformly gently age toned, but the map remains clean, with a pleasing age patina.

Sheet Measures c. 14"H x 11 1/2 "W.

Printed Area Measures c. 12 1/2 "H x 10 "W.

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

[R21808].