Afrique

1775 · 21526 — Paris 1775. Very good condition. Detailed copper engraved map of the west coast of Africa from Sierra Leone and the Gulf of Guinee or St. Thomas down to Angola. Many coastal cities and rivers named; the countries and regions named include: Coste de Grain Coste d'Ivoire Coste d'Or Coste des Esclaves Benin Biafara Maiumbo Loango Congo and Angola. From Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages".<br /> <br /> Bellin 1703 - 1772 one of the most noted French mapmakers of the 18th century was named the hydrographer chief cartographer to the French Navy and later the Official Hydrographer to the French King. <br /> <br /> With compass rose. Folding 10 x 8 1/8" with ample margins. Strong impression very clean. unknown