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

About the Item

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.43 in (21.4 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-093961stDibs: LU3054310015633
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