Africa
(London). (Robert Jennings), ( 1830). Stock ID #176607 Detailed pre-colonial map of Africa, "Regions Unexplored" marked and "no fresh water to be found" on the west coast. An early manuscript inscription on the verso refers to Lander's ..."wanderings of Clapperton", the Scottish naval officer and explorer. Richard Lander, had returned with Hugh Clapperton's journal following his death and the account was published in the same year as Fenner's "Pocket Atlas of Modern & Ancient Geography", for which this map was prepared. When referring to this item please quote stockid 176607.
Engraved map 11.5 x 14.3 cm, showing route of European explorers, faint added outline colour in an early hand and manuscript note to the verso in the same ink, edges age-toned, but in very good condition.
Price: $125.00 AU