C. Price, J. Senex, J. Maxwell: Africa Corrected from Observations of Mess's of ye Royal Societies of London and Paris

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C. Price, J. Senex, J. Maxwell : Africa Corrected from Observations of Mess's of ye Royal Societies of London and Paris

C. Price, J. Senex, J. Maxwell, London, c. 1711

Original Hand Coloring, Slight darkening of central fold, otherwise Very Good. Due to its large size it is laid down on acid free canvas for long term preservation., Size : 665x960 (mm), 26.18x37.80 (Inches)

Attractive example of an uncommon map, incorporating much commentary on the character of kings and tribesmen, presence of man-eaters, geographical information, and local produce.

A beautiful cartouche decorates the lower left corner, depicting an African woman suspiciously eyeing a serpent; she is joined by a scorpion, a lion, and three elephants. In the upper right, a dedicatory cartouche reads: "To Owen Brigstocke of Lechdony in the County of Carmathen.", Norwich's 77.


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