
Description
Abyssinia'. The map shows the routes of Henry Salt and Nathaniel Pearce, the Portuguese embassy of 1520, the route of the Ras's army in 1809, and Caravan routes . Drawn & engraved by Nathaniel Robert Hewitt for John Thomson's "New General Atlas". Published Published in 1817. Engraved in 1817; this date is marked on the map. Antique early 19th century atlas map with original hand colouring. Size 52 x 35 cm | 20.5 x 14.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Tight left margin; 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. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Ethiopia + Thomson, Ethiopia + Thomson + Thomson's New General Atlas, Ethiopia + Thomson John, Ethiopia + Thomson's New General Atlas
Reserve: $80.00
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Reserve: $80.00
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Abyssinia. Caravan & explorers' routes. Ethiopia. THOMSON 1817 old map
Estimate $100-$120
Starting Price
$50
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