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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: Fair: Tide mark in lower right corner. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. 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
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NIGERIA early explorers' routes. Lake Chad. Yariba Houssa Borgou SDUK 1844 map
Estimate $100-$120
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Antique Maps Prints of Africa
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