Africa. (Africa, Continent, Unexplored Regions, European Colonies, Sahara Desert, Egypt, Cape Colony, Madagascar). Issued c. 1850-8, London. Engraved by J. Archer for Collins & Mudie. Very attractive and uncommon mid 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.
A vast apocryphal Mts. of the Moon range is seen cutting across the center of the continent.
Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Sheet Measures c. 13" H x 10" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 9" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. #1. [R27660].