Africa Interior Nile River Mountains of the Moon prominent 1768 Toms color map
Africa Interior Nile River Mountains of the Moon prominent 1768 Toms color map Africa Interior Nile River Mountains of the Moon prominent 1768 Toms color map Africa Interior Nile River Mountains of the Moon prominent 1768 Toms color map Africa Interior Nile River Mountains of the Moon prominent 1768 Toms color map
$ 195.00

Africa Interior.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, Central Africa, Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Somalia, Nile River, Mountains of the Moon).

Issued 1768, London. Engraved by W. H. Toms.

Mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.

Note how the Nile river is sourced in two large lakes fed by the apocryphal Mts. of the Moon (Montes Lunae Ptolemoei).

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W.
 
Engraved Area Measures c. 8" H x 12 1/4" W.

[R31034].