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1871 Sikkel Manuscript Map of Africa

Afrika-sikkel-1871
$125.00
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1871 Sikkel Manuscript Map of Africa

Afrika-sikkel-1871

19th century whimsical manuscript map of Africa.

Title


Afrika.
  1871 (undated)     9.5 x 8.5 in (24.13 x 21.59 cm)

Description


This is a beautiful 1871 manuscript map of Africa by J. C. Sikkel. The entire continent of Africa is hand drawn and includes Madagascar. The geography follows the conventions of the period with color coding representing the various possessions. The Sahara desert is shown to cover most of northern Africa. Lakes and rivers are identified. Throughout various tribal nations are noted. Features wonderful and whimsical overall presentation with title cut out and pasted on sheet. This map was drawn in 1871 by J.C. Sikkel as part of Der Atlas Geheele Aarde.

Condition


Very good. Minor spotting. Title pasted onto sheet.