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Map of the African Coast, Gulf of Guinea, from Sierra Leone to Gabon, 1788

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Drawn from d'Anvilles Map of the Coast of Guinea, Between Sierra Leone and the crossing of the Line.' Map of the African coast, Gulf of Guinea, from Sierra Leone to Gabon (this includes Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon and Gabon). An inset repeats the part that is now Ghana (roughly between Takoradi and Accra), detailing which colonial power owned what. Published by J. Harrison, 1788. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Bowen' after 'Haywood'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.26 in (36.2 cm)Width: 21.38 in (54.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1788
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Very good, given age. Some scattered spots of foxing in the margins and map. Two tiny wormholes in the left margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-56676 1stDibs: LU3054327196492

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