Original 1829 Map SOUTHERN AFRICA Slave Coast Guinea Nigritia Congo River Tribes

Description: Handsome antique engraved map of Southern Africa in original hand color, printed more than 182 years ago. The coverage area extends from the Horn of Africa to the Cape of Good Hope, and the map is drawn on a polar projection, with longitude measured from Washington and Greenwich. It labels the Slave Coast on the Gulf of Guinea, a vast Unknown Regions, Soodan or Nigritia, Great Southern Zahara or Desert, the Congo River, Mountains of the Moon, and many small countries with tribal designations. The map was engraved by James H. Young and published in Conrad Malte-Brun's A New General Atlas Exhibiting The Five Great Divisions of the Globe, Philadelphia: John Grigg, 1829. The image area measures 20.2 x 25 cm [8" x 9¾"]. Condition: This map is in very good condition, with a bold, crisp impression. There is a tiny chip in the lower right corner and a small stain at the upper right. The map is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions. This map is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It would make a very 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. Conrad Malte-Brun was the founder of the Paris Société de Géographie and one of the finest French cartographers of the early 19th century. We may also have Malte-Brun's 1829 map of Northern Africa available in our eBay store. It is listed as item # 274868437179. If you'd like to take a look, simply click here. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 112.99 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2024-02-18T13:01:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.69 USD