South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay Cape Town c. 1850 Archer engraved map views & topography with Observations on their Works

with Observations on their Works

Item is physically old and shows some clear signs of handling and time

of the Moon shown cutting across the interior of Africa

elaborate die-cut rococo & floral edge decorations

South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay Cape Town c. 1850 Archer engraved map views & topography with Observations on their WorksCape Colony (South Africa No. 1). (Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Table Bay, False Bay, Cape Town). Issued c. 1850, London by H. G. Collins. Engraved by J. Archer. Mid 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color. Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Sheet Measures c. 10 1 4" H x 12 3 4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 9" H x 11" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.