
Description
WEST AFRICA, II., Central: Bight of Benin to Lake Tchad'. The map shows the routes followed by early explorers including Clapperton, Oudney, Denham, Park & Lander. by S.D.U.K. - Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Published 1844 - This map was originally published by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge in 1839; this date is printed on the map. This edition of the map was printed and published by Chapman & Hall in 1844.. Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring (coloring). Size 33 x 41 cm | 13.0 x 16.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Africa, Africa + S.D.U.K. - Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Africa + SDUK, Africa + SDUK + SDUK Atlas, Africa + SDUK Atlas, Benin, Chad, Nigeria, West Africa
Reserve: $110.00
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Reserve: $110.00
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NIGERIA w/ early explorers' routes. Lake Chad Yariba Houssa Borgou.SDUK 1844 map
Estimate $150-$200
Starting Price
$75
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