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Uncoulored Original Antique Map of Western Africa, 1749

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Interesting detailed German antique map titled 'Neue Vorstellung der Abendlaendischen Küsten von Africa (..)'. Original antique map of Western Africa. This map originates from 'Neue Sammlung der merkwürdigsten Reisegeschichten, insonderheit der bewährtesten Nachrichten von den Ländern und Völkern des ganzen Erdkreises' published by Van Dùren, 1749.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1749
  • Condition:
    Original folding lines. General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-06655-211stDibs: LU3054322941732

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