Creator

Gaspar and Roig

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Identifier

20086323

Description

Uncolored map of African continent, as known during mid-19th century. Includes the surrounding islands of mainland. Surrounding regions of Arabia and the Mediterranean are included. Lack of detail presented within Central Africa. Continent is depicted generally with coastal regions of interests, outlined by color. Title is located in bottom left and scale is located at bottom right. Some mountain ranges and rivers depicted, including Mountains of Kong visible near modern-day Burkina Faso. Enderby Land is displayed below Africa. Double-page, single-sided, vertical map bound at centrefold. 35 cm. x 24 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]

Archival Date

1852

Collection Name

Maps of Africa

Collection Number

Acc. 2019-358

Language

Spanish

Original Format

Maps

File Format

JPG

Rights

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Subjects

Maps; Africa; Seas; Waterways; Islands; Mountains

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