North Africa Sahara Ghana Senegal Sierra Leona Christian missionaries 1950s map
North Africa Sahara Ghana Senegal Sierra Leona Christian missionaries 1950s map North Africa Sahara Ghana Senegal Sierra Leona Christian missionaries 1950s map North Africa Sahara Ghana Senegal Sierra Leona Christian missionaries 1950s map North Africa Sahara Ghana Senegal Sierra Leona Christian missionaries 1950s map
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Africa-Afrique (Nord-North-Norte)

(Senegal / Ghana / Gambia / Sierra Leone / Morocco / Sahara Desert / Egypt- Libya)

Issued by St. Gabriel Mission presses, Vaticana, Vienna, Austria, c. 1953. (Propaganda cartography).

Fascinating mid 20th century vintage color lithographed thematic map, overprinted in red, locating Christian Missions across the region.

Of note as well for the uncommon issuance source.

Captures the region at a fascinating point in mid-20th century history, numerous Colonial names present. The mission outposts are in bold captial letters.

Minor light toning as typical for paper of this vintage, clean nice looking example of this vintage map.

Original fold line as issued. Large folio sheet.

Sheet measures c. 25 1/2" x 19 1/2"

Engraved area measures c. 21" x 17 3/4"

[R12936]