Africa
000-OPB-12-34
$ 150.00
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Africa 1917
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Vintage original print: Africa orographic (landforms) and bathymetric (subsea terrain) map focused on the natural features of the continent and the surrounding seas. Terrain is shown by elegant hypsometric tints, colors used to indicate land elevations and ocean depth. Details of this old map include geographic regions, rivers, waterbodies, coastal bays and harbors. Two sectional diagrams illustrate comparative elevations from coast to coast, across Equatorial Africa, and from north to south, from Cairo to the mouth of the Zambezi River.
An inset map of the Nile Delta (Lower Egypt) is included.
Publisher/Author: Oxford Press
Map Size: 17 1/2 (w) by 14 1/8 (h) inches
Mat Size: 24 by 20 inches
Optional mat with backing board: Crescent Select 100% virgin alpha-cellulose, conservation-grade board stock, 4 ply thickness (.050"-.060"). Mat and backing board are neutral, off-white in color with a white core, 100% acid- and lignin-free to protect the map print. Each mat opening is a custom cut with a 45° beveled edge for optimal presentation.
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Africa 1943
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The map: Vintage map of Africa in 1943 during World War II. Countries are shown with color-tinted areas with cities, major lakes and rivers. The relationship of the continent of Africa to Europe and the Middle East is clearly shown in this map. This original print is over 73 years old. The original mapmakers were Matthews-Northrup Works, published by World Publishing Company.
Page Size: 10 1/8 (w) by 13 3/4 (h) inches
Map Size: 9 3/8 (w) by 13 1/4 (h) inches
Mat Size: 16 by 20 inches
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Algeria, Tunis and Morocco 1914
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The map: Antique map of Algeria, Tunis and Morocco in the region of north Africa during the height of colonial claims on the continent. The large area to the south is referred to as Southern Territories. Countries are shown with political boundaries, cities and waterways. Topographic detail is engraved as hachures to represent mountain ranges. This lovely original print, over 100 years old, represents exceptionally fine engraving techniques. The map was drawn in 1914 and published a year later in 1915.
Page Size: 14 (w) by 11 1/4 (h) inches
Map Size: 13.5 (w) by 11 (h) inches
Mat Size: 16 by 20 inches
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