Title / Subject: West Africa I
Date: published in 1844 (dated 1839 in the plate)
Size: The printed area measures approximately 390mm x 305mm with margins beyond; blank verso.
Description: A very finely steel-engraved map of part of West Africa indicating routes taken by explorers It follows the course of the River Niger as far east as Timbuktu. It has good detail of place names and topography.
Cartographer / engraver: Engraved by J & C Walker.
Provenance: 'Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge', Vol II, London, Chapman and Hall, 1844
Condition: Very good condition. Light age toning. Some faint creasing. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.
Ref: #04633
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