Antique Map of the Coast of Northwest Africa by Dien, 1820

About the Item

Antique map Africa titled 'Partie Occidentale de l'Ancien Continent, depuis Lisbonne jusquá la Riviere de Sierra Leona'. Detailed map of Coastal North and West Africa, from Biafra and Sierra Leone (Royaume de Mandinga) to Gibralter and Fez, also showing Madeira, the Canaries and Cape Verde Islands. This map originates from a reissue of Raynal's 'Atlas de toutes les parties du Globe Terrestre (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Dien Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some soiling and creasing, please study image carefully. Date: 1820 Overall size: 26.5 x 42 cm. Image size: 21 x 31.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget

Dimensions:

Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1820

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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