Original
antique color lithographed map of Africa, printed more
than 125 years
ago.
- Topography is drawn in
relief and details cities,
colonies, natural features, and political divisions.
- Named places and features include the Barbary States,
Cape Colony,
Madagascar, Sahara Desert, Upper Ubangi, Angola, German Southwest
Africa,
Bechuanaland, Egypt, British East Africa, Italian Somaliland, French
Guinea, Orange Free State, Cape Town, Cairo, the Zambesi River, Congo
State, Tunis, and the Slave
Coast.
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The image area measures 19.6 x 16 cm [7¾" x 6¼"], water areas
are tinted in a delicate blue wash, and the distance scale is
delineated in English Miles.
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The map was
engraved by John Bartholomew, Edinburgh, and
published by John Walker & Co. Ltd,, Farringdon House, Warwick Lane, London, in 1896.
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Condition: It is in excellent condition,
bright and clean, with a horizontal center fold, as issued, and no
marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any
questions.
- This is an original, authentic antique map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine.
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It would make a handsome display in your den or office. It
would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing
tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page
from the book in which it was published.
- On the reverse side there's an inset plan of Egypt, from
the mouths of
the Nile to Assiut, including Alexandria, Cairo, and the Suez Canal.
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