Antique Map of the Gambia River by J. Van Schley, circa 1750

€ 227

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

Date: 1750
Sheet size: 25 × 37.5 cm (9.8 × 14.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-03507

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

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About this sheet

"Carte de la Riviere de Gambra ou Gambie. Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu a Eropina". Orig. copper-engraving after Capt. J. Leach's map of the region from 1732. With ornamental title cartouche and Dutch title under the map ("Kaart van den Loop der Riviere Gambra, of Gambea, van derzelver Mond tot aan Eropina").

A map of western part of the river Gambia from its mouth to the place named "Eropina". Many small settlements are shown.