Africa Continent Exploration Discoveries Egypt Congo 1883 Lett's scarce map Religion then linen backed as issued

then linen backed as issued

Book measures: 11 3/8" H X 8 3/8" W

topography of Tyre

Late 19th century engraved historical map with attractive hand color

Extraneous old fold lines down left

Africa Continent Exploration Discoveries Egypt Congo 1883 Lett's scarce map Religion then linen backed as issuedGeneral Map of Africa. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, Continent, Exploration, Discoveries, Egypt, Cape Colony, Abyssinia, Congo). Issued 1883, London by Letts, Son & Co. Attractive and fascinating 19th century color lithographed map. The interior details reflect discoveries to date during this era. A late re issue of the SDUK plates from the 1830's & 40's, here transferred from steel to a lithographic process of printing, with amendments made