Shows the area of northern Africa to the east of the map above. It was drawn according to the memory of Herodotus. Vertical center fold. Light toning and browning on edges. Print from previous page shows lightly in some areas.
Condition is Almost Very Good.
Copper etching in very delicate modern coloring of the northwest African coast showing the coastline of Morocco, Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, to Guinea Bissau and the islands of Madeira, the Canary Islands, and the Cape Verde Islands. Very attractive anonymous map with a delightful title cartouche and a compass star. Engraved on behalf of the Count of Maurepas in 1738. Several folds to fit small book size, and right margin is typically slanted for binding fold. Condition is near Excellent.