Cape Colony South Africa Boer Republics Cape Town 1880 Petermann detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsDas Capland Nebst Dem Gebiet Der Hottentotten & Kaffern.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Boer Republics, Transvaal, Natal, Orange Free State, Cape Town, Table Bay).
Issued 1880 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Petermann.
Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R28495].