18th century map of Africa
JANVIER, Jean.
L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux Etats...
Paris, Jean Lattré, 1782. Original colour. 320 x 460mm.
Faint damp stain.
A detailed and decorative map of Africa, covering the entire continent as well as Madagascar and adjacent parts of Europe, Arabia and Persia. Much of the interiror remained unexplored at this times, so the map relies on a deal of speculation.
The title cartouche features a leopard and crocodile. Published in the 'Atlas Modern'.
NORWICH: 104.
Stock ID : 23036
£300
£300
18th century map of Africa
JANVIER, Jean.
L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux Etats...
Paris, Jean Lattré, 1782. Original colour. 320 x 460mm.
Faint damp stain.
A detailed and decorative map of Africa, covering the entire continent as well as Madagascar and adjacent parts of Europe, Arabia and Persia. Much of the interiror remained unexplored at this times, so the map relies on a deal of speculation.
The title cartouche features a leopard and crocodile. Published in the 'Atlas Modern'.
NORWICH: 104.
Stock ID : 23036
£300
£300