Africa continent c. 1801 Oliver & Boyd rare map fantasy interior Nile source
From RareMapsandBooks, Dover, NH, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since November 27, 2015
From RareMapsandBooks, Dover, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 27, 2015
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Africa from the Best Authorities.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Abyssinia, Guinea, Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Madagascar). Issued c.1801, Edinburgh by Oliver & Boyd. Possibly engraved by Neele. Very scarce early 19th century engraved map with original hand color. The atlas source of this map is uncited in Tooley's expanded four volume Dictionary of Mapmakers. Appears to not be in the Library of Congress collection. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light dustiness and small minor old scattered spots or smudge stains in blank margins, any age flaws minor, easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold. Sheet Measures c. 11 5/8"H x 14"W. Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, p. 352 (not noting this atlas nor any near it in date). Phillips, List of Geographical Atlases in Library of Congress, not found.[R32130-BR225]. Seller Inventory # R32130
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Title: Africa continent c. 1801 Oliver & Boyd rare ...
Publisher: Oliver & Boyd
Publication Date: 1801
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Very Good
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