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Identifier
20086244
Description
Copper engraved, uncolored map of western coast of Africa, by John Harrison, London, for "The History of England..." by Rapin de Thoyras. Title located at top right, with publisher information and scale key (three different measurements provided) below. Surrounding border of map includes scale. Various tribal regions/kingdoms noted with minimal context. Soundings, water depth measurements, and hachures included along coast(s) and shoreline(s). Terrain, landforms, and waterways located throughout. Double-paged, single-sided, vertical map with original centrefold and binding on verso. 52 cm. x 44 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Archival Date
1788
Collection Name
Maps of Africa
Collection Number
Acc. 2019-388
Language
English
Original Format
Maps
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Maps; Africa; Islands; Rivers; Engravings; Capes (Coasts); Waterways