South Africa Zanzibar Mozambique Cape Colony Nataal Xhosa c. 1750 Bellin map
Brian DiMambroCarte De La Coste Orientale D'Afrique, Depuis le Cap de Bonne le Cap de Bonne Esperance, Jusqu' au Cap del Gada...
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Nataal, Xhosa, Mozambique, Zanzibar).
Issued c. 1740-50, Paris by J.N. Bellin.
Charming mid-18th century antique engraved map.
Decorative simple strapwork cartouche and compass rose lower right add to the map's visual appeal.
Minor light toning and small scattered age spotting as typical for maps of this vintage, perhaps small minor paper flaws, but to our eyes and for most people, an entirely acceptable and nice looking example of this antique map.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 9 1/2" x 11".
Printed area measures c. 8 3/4" x 9 3/4".
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 1, p. 116.
[R35561].