Afrique publiée sous les auspices [du] Duc d'Orleans. This large eighteenth century map of Africa includes the "Pays des Hotentots" (in modern South Africa), "Etat de Manomotapa" (Mozambique), Abyssinia, Egpyt, Nubia, the Kingdoms of Morocco, Fez, Algiers, Tunis & Congo. The island of Reunion is indicated under two of its previous names (Ile de Bourbon & Mascarenhas), and Mauritius, named "Ile de France" is also indicated under its "previous" name of Ile Maurice, and also Ile do Cirne. The map reflects the lack of European knowledge of the paths of the rivers of the continent at the time. The Senegal river system is confused with part of the Niger river. The river marked on the map as the "Riv. de Guin ou d'Iça qui est le Niger", passing through Timbuctu, is shown as being an entirely inland river system which does not find its way to the sea. Some text on the map discusses the possible (but then unknown) source of the Nile, which is indicated on the map as being two lakes in the legendary Mountains of the Moon, shown on the map as approximately located in what is today the Central African Republic.

Date Printed: MDCCXLIX (1749). This date is printed on the map

Image Size: Approx 99.5 x 101.5cm, 39.25 x 40 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

Type: Large antique 18th century atlas wall map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color and decorative title cartouche

Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The map has been printed on four sheets. The upper part of the map comprises two sheets which have been joined. The lower part of the map also comprises two sheets which have been joined. However, the upper and lower parts of the map are unjoined to each other. The map is presented as it will look when joined. The map can be joined prior to shipping/dispatch, or sent unjoined according to the preference of the buyer. The upper part of the map has two neatly repaired tears along part of the vertical folds.

Verso: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

Folding: This is a folding map.

Artist/Cartographer/Engraver: Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville

Provenance: The map was extracted from a composite atlas of early 18th century maps, the latest of which was dated c1754

Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $24.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.

Location: This item ships from United Kingdom

Authenticity:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic. Please contact us if there is a misrepresentation so that the item can be returned.

Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that your purchase from this auction does not meet your expectations, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. If the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, U.S. buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.

Good; suitable for framing. The map has been printed on four sheets. The upper part of the map comprises two sheets which have been joined. The lower part of the map also comprises two sheets which have been joined. However, the upper and lower parts of the map are unjoined to each other. The map is presented as it will look when joined. The map can be joined prior to shipping/dispatch, or sent unjoined according to the preference of the buyer. The upper part of the map has two neatly repaired tears along part of the vertical folds.