Excellent copper engraved map of the continent showing the extent of European geographical knowledge in the mid 18th century. While mostly accurate, it does have remnants of fantasy such as the twin lake source of the Nile in the Mts de la Lune, which in this depiction is quite a bit north of the Equator. C. de Bonne Esperance and Stellembos Pic are the only settlements marked in southern Africa, which is occupied by the Hottentots tribes. The pictorial title cartouche features a waterfall, pine trees, a leopard and a crocodile. A lovely example.

References: Norwich #104.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with original outline color, two tiny wormholes along the centerfold, and a couple of minor spots. There is a centerfold separation in bottom blank margin, and some light damp stains confined to blank margins.