Congo Angola Benguela Africa Monomotapa Matamba c.1750 old Belliln map
Congo Angola Benguela Africa Monomotapa Matamba c.1750 old Belliln map Congo Angola Benguela Africa Monomotapa Matamba c.1750 old Belliln map Congo Angola Benguela Africa Monomotapa Matamba c.1750 old Belliln map
$ 85.00

Carte Des Royaumes De Congo,
Angola, et Benguela.

(Africa)

Issued Paris, c.1745-50 by Bellin.

Charming mid-18th century antique engraved map.

Fascinating interior details which are likely inaccurate or based on erroneous verbal descriptions. Numerous variants exist, done at diff. times by diff. engravers.

Decorative strapwork cartouche adds to the map's visual appeal.

Minor light toning and small scattered age spotting as typical for maps of this vintage, perhaps small minor paper flaws, but to our eyes and for most people, an entirely acceptable and nice looking example of this antique map.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 14" x 11".

Printed area measures c. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2".

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 1, p. 116.

[R13717]