African Continent European Colonies Boer Republic Guinea Congo 1855 Radefeld map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsAfrica.
(Africa, European Colonies, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Abysinnia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Cape Colony, Boer Republics, Congo, Guinea).
Issued c. 1855. Map by Radefeld.
Note the vast mythical Mts. of the Moon depicted in the center. Color key below title lists the Colonial powers possessions.
Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 11 1/4" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 10 3/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[PL147].