From Antique Paper Company, ASHFORD, KENT, United Kingdom
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1782 - LAfrique divisee en ses principaux Etats assujettie aux Observations Astronomique Par le S. Janvier Geographe. A Venise par Francois Santini rue S.te Justine pres de la dite Eglise, Chez Mr. RemondiniA striking and highly detailed example of Santinis edition of the Janvier copper engraved map of the African continent as well as the islands of Madagascar and the adjacent parts of Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Aravia and Persia. The map is filled with excellent topographic details on cities, towns, rivers, ;ales, reliefs and islands. Like most 18th century maps of Africa, the present example is rife with speculation regarding the largely unexplored interior. The map includes a large inset map of the Cape of Good Hope and a second inset map of the Isle de France (Reunion). A strapwork title cartouche and a simple legend cartouche complete the map. First published in Atlas Universel dresses sur les meuilleures cartes modernes printed in Venice between 1776 and 1784.Size approx 75.8cm 53.2cm including margins. Very strong and dark impression on good paper. Central fold as issued earlyoutline hand colour.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Seller Inventory # LM24-20-5002075
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Title: 1782 L'AFRIQUE DIVISEE EN SES PRINCIPAUX ...
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