Catalog Archive
Auction 93, Lot 350
Print View

"North Western Africa", Arrowsmith, John

Subject: North Western Africa

Period: 1834 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.2 x 18.7 inches
58.9 x 47.5 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Scarce map covering the region from western Egypt to the "Bight of Biafra" off present day Cameroon. The map provides an excellent view of the known regions (primarily along the coasts and rivers). The interiors are crossed by the trade routes, and these are marked with dotted lines where questionable. The Arrowsmith family produced some of the best charts of Africa in the early 19th century.

References:

Condition: A

Dissected and linen backed folding map, with most of satin ribbon missing, else extremely fine.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/6/2000

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

Read more about us...

Recent Articles

More...

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

© 2024 - All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Sitemap