Original Detailed Antique Map of the East Coast of Africa, 1747

Reference
BL-00019
Date
1747
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
30.2 x 24.0 cm (11.9 x 9.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 190

Antique map titled 'Carte de la coste Orientale d'Afrique - Kaart van de Oostkust van Afrika'.

Original antique map of the east coast of Africa. Reaches from Cape of Good Hope and the land of the Hottentots in the south to northern Mozambique. To the east is a bit of Madagascar and surrounding islands to be seen. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen' published by P. de Hondt.

Artists and Engravers: Jacob van der Schley was a dutch engraver and artist, who studied under the French engraver Bernard Picart (1673-1733) since he was 12.

Condition: Good, small tear upper right. Original plate mark visible. Original folds, as issued. Please study scan carefully.

Where this sits in the catalogue

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