Antique Map of Northern Africa by Perthes, 1848

Reference
BG-11845-8
Date
1848
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
24.8 x 31.8 cm (9.8 x 12.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 99

Antique map titled 'Africa Propria (..)'. Old map of North Africa and the region of Babylon originating from 'Orbis Terrarum Antiquus in usum Scholarum'. Artists and Engravers: Published by Justus Perthes, 1848.

Artist: Published by Justus Perthes, 1848.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor defects, please study image carefully. Date: 1848 Overall size: 31.8 x 24.8 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 22.7 x 17.8 cm.

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