Africa continent unknown lands c. 1852 scarce Bocage decorative hand colored map
Africa continent unknown lands c. 1852 scarce Bocage decorative hand colored map Africa continent unknown lands c. 1852 scarce Bocage decorative hand colored map Africa continent unknown lands c. 1852 scarce Bocage decorative hand colored map Africa continent unknown lands c. 1852 scarce Bocage decorative hand colored map
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Carte De L'Afrique.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, Unexplored Regions, Cape Colony, Madagascar, Guinea, Congo, Angola, Senegal, Gambia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt).

Issued c. 1852, Paris by George. Engraved by Ch. Smith.

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

Most of the interior is empty with speculative river courses and "Lands Unknown" labelled across it (in French).

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 13 1/4" H x 10" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 12" H x 9" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R32195].