Antique Map A Chart off the Western Coast of Africa 1743 Engraving by G. Child

Antique Map “A Chart of all the Western Coast of Africa, from the Eleventh Degree of South Latitude; to the Cape of Good Hope. Drawn from the French Chart of the Western Ocean Publish’d in 1738 by Order of the Count de Maurepas, improved from particular Surveys and regulated by Astronomical Observations”.

This map is one of a number of historical visualizations from that time made mostly by cartographers and engineers affiliated with the British army. Engraved by G. Child, Printed 1743, London. 

Printed on period paper as issued which shows typical mostly light signs of age & wear from gentle handling, age toned resulting in a nice patina, remaining sound. An appealing, uncommon and interesting antique view which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present. In Good or better antiquarian condition, mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, very interesting -- Please inspect enlargeable photo closely- any noteworthy flaws to the printed surface area should be noticeable within zoomable picture provided. This scan forms a central part of the item description and we encourage you to study it carefully. [note: We grade very conservatively. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives]. Despite any small age flaws, the printed area remains visually pleasing, and the image is well preserved. Overall a nice impression of an original and interesting antique printed image that any collector, dealer or person of taste would be happy to own or display.

Measures Approximately: sheet 10” x 18”; plate size 10” x 11”

Condition:  three vertical folds as issued. Some light foxing, creases, spots, tanning at the edges, some chipping and small closed tears. Sale as is (check photos please). Unframed.