African continent Copper mines Donga Moon Mts. c. 1850 engraved hand color map Sciences & Engineering America Illustrated ed

America Illustrated ed

Envelope measures c

Issued 1910

12 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W

Original antique engraved German map with original hand color

African continent Copper mines Donga Moon Mts. c. 1850 engraved hand color map Sciences & Engineering America Illustrated edAfrica. Issued c. 1800 1830. Map is utterly unique to this era. Fascinating early 19th century cartographic artifact capturing this continent during a period of rapid exploration and expansion of knowledge. Overall clean and attractive example. Map still displays well and looks great. Map sheet measures c. 8 1 2" H x 10 3 8" W. Printed area area c. 7 7 8" H x 9 1 2" W. B15790