Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747

Africa · 18th century

Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747

€ 390

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1747
Sheet size: 27 × 32 cm (10.6 × 12.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-03509

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning, two small tears. Folding lines as issued. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map of the Coast of Africa titled 'Kaart van de West Kust van Afrika (..)'.

Map of the west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This map originates from a Dutch edition of Prévost's 'Histoire générale des voyages'.

Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest.