This large, striking sea chart of the southwestern coast of Africa covers the coast from the equator to 20° S latitude; Gabon (with Sao Tome and Principe) to Namibia. It provides a wealth of information including anchorages, forts, villages, and navigational hazards. The Skeleton Coast is marked as unknown (Coste n'est pas connue). The handsome chart features rhumb lines, a decorative compass rose, and an exquisite title cartouche. The Depot de la Marine seal and Prix. trente Sols is at lower right.

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Condition: B+

On sturdy paper with the watermarks of a large eagle and the papermaker Tamizier from Auvergne. There is very light toning along the centerfold, minor soiling, and an extraneous crease adjacent to the centerfold.