This is the first English map of Africa. This famous map of Africa is from John Speed's Prospect of the World , the first general atlas produced in Great Britain, prepared in 1626 and first published in 1627 by Humble. There were later editions published by Humble in 1631-2 and 1646. There were later editions published by Rea in 1662 and, the most common one, published by Basset and Chiswell in 1676. The map of Africa in all editions remained unchanged.
Top panel contains eight city views.
English text of Africa on verso. This map was engraved by Abraham Goos. It is suggested that, if this map is purchased to be framed, conservation glass or plexi-glass should be used on the verso so that this side can be read also.