Africa continent with fantasy geography 1701 Moll engraved hand color map

Africa.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, Continent, North Africa, Barbary Coast, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Abyssinia, Madagascar, Guinea, Congo, Angola).

Issued 1701, London. Map by Moll.

Pleasing early 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.

Note the assortment of fantasy lakes shown in the central region.

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

Sheet Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 8" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R31005].