Antique Map of the Congo, Gabon and Angola by N. Sanson, circa 1700

Reference
BG-09396
Date
1700
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
21.4 x 29.5 cm (8.4 x 11.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 259

Attractive map of Gabon, the Congo and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia. The map is fully engraved with mountains, rivers, forests and trails and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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