
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 1830. Antique early 19th century atlas map with original hand colouring. Size 52 x 36 cm | 20.5 x 14.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. 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, Abyssinia Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Ethiopia + Thomson, Ethiopia + Thomson + Thomson's New General Atlas, Ethiopia + Thomson John, Ethiopia + Thomson's New General Atlas
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Abyssinia. Ethiopia. Caravan/explorers' routes. Salt Pierce Ras THOMSON 1830 map
Estimate $80-$100
Starting Price
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