Abyssinia Ethiopia East Africa Red Sea c. 1850-8 Archer detailed fantasy map

Abyssinie.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, East Africa, Abyssinia, Red Sea).

Issued c. 1855, Paris by Gustave Barba. May by A.H. Dufour. Engraved by Schieble.

Mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.

The cartography depicted is largely apocryphal or imaginary.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 10 1/4" H x 15 1/8" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 12" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R28042].