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Auction 175, Lot 612
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"A New and Accurate Map of Africa, Drawn from the Best Authorities", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: Africa

Period: 1788 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 13.2 inches
41.1 x 33.5 cm
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This copper engraved map of the African continent reflects little European knowledge in the interior, which is marked Unknown Country. The Nile is still shown with its headwaters in two lakes located in the Mounts of the Moon above the equator. A notation under R. Sierra Leona identifies it as the "destined place for British convicts."

References: Tooley (MCC-47) p. 28.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with minor soiling. There is an edge tear at bottom that just enters the border and has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/13/2019

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