
Description
South Africa'. A map of south Africa, focused on the Western Cape . Drawn & engraved by William Dassauville for John Thomson's "New General Atlas". Published Published in 1817. Engraved in 1815; this date is marked on the map. Antique early 19th century atlas map with original hand colouring. Size 33 x 53 cm | 13.0 x 20.5 inches. Condition: Fair: The top margin has been restored. Please note that, unusually, some of the printed detailed extends outside the top printed border of the map. Damp stain in corners. 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: South Africa, South Africa + Thomson, South Africa + Thomson + Thomson's New General Atlas, South Africa + Thomson John, South Africa + Thomson's New General Atlas
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South Africa by John Thomson. Reynet Graaff Zwellingdam Stellenbosch 1817 map
Estimate $150-$200
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