Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1749 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Portatif Universel et Militaire
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.8 x 6.5 inches
17.3 x 16.5 cm
This matching pair of maps depict the coastline of Western Africa from present-day Senegal to Angola with particular attention to the rivers. Political boundaries are shown, and the "Cote des Esclaves" (Slave Coast) is identified.
References: Pedley #435, #437 & #438.
Condition: A
Crisp impressions with light toning along the edges of the sheets.