Africa Continent Egypt Cape Colony Abyssinia Congo 1888 Bradley-Mitchell map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsAfrica.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, St. Helena, Cape Colony, Madagascar, Egypt, Morocco, Congo, Algeria, Abyssinia, Guinea).
Issued c. 1886-8, Philadelphia by Bradley, successor to S.A. Mitchell.
Uncommon late 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. This late Mitchell map was issued by Bradley for a short period before disappearing from publication.
Attractive example, pleasing age patina, overall clean, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Centerfold as issued
Sheet Measures c. 24" H x 15 1/2" W.
Printed Area Measures c. 22" H x 14 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1 & vol. 4, pp. 260.
[R29803].