"Carte d'Afrique Dressee pour l'Usage du Roy", Delisle, Guillaume
Subject: Africa
Period: 1722 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Geographique et Universel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
25.1 x 19.4 inches
63.8 x 49.3 cm
First edition of this important, updated map of the continent and Madagascar detailing all of Africa, divided into kingdoms and tribes. The Senegal and Niger Rivers are correctly separated. In the southeastern portion of the continent Lake Moravi is shown well inland from Zanzibar. Two decorative cartouches grace the map, and the map extends to include a bit of Brazil. This is not the more common Covens & Mortier issue.
References: Norwich #78.
Condition: A
A dark impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with the Society of Jesus watermark. Narrow bottom margin as issued.
